Join Our Team at Clúid Housing: Where Your Work Makes a Difference
Why Choose Clúid Housing?
At Clúid Housing, we believe that success is achieved through our dedicated and passionate team. Working with us, you'll enjoy:
Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative workspace.
Flexible Working Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working options with Hybrid working options.
Comprehensive Training and Development Opportunities: Grow professionally with our continuous learning opportunities. Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave +3 additional days over Christmas and Good Friday, 10% Pension, VHI, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to work, Tax Saver Travel, Sick Pay, Payment Income Protection, Paid Maternity Leave, Paid Paternity Leave.
Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusion, recognised with a Silver Award from Investors for Diversity.
About Us
Clúid Housing is at the forefront of providing affordable, quality housing in Ireland, with a vision to create communities where everyone has a great place to live. We're looking for talented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact in people's lives and eager to contribute to social change.
· Position: QA Analyst X2
· Reporting to: QA Manager
· Location: (Hybrid) Northbank
· Contract type: Fixed Contract 1 year
· Salary: €45,830 - €63,017
Role Overview
We are seeking two detail-oriented QA Analysts to join our team and ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for writing test cases, executing test cases, managing the defect lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all user expectations are met throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality software products.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and execute detailed test scripts and scenarios based on epics & user stories, functional specifications, and technical requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage, including functional, regression, system integration, performance, and security testing.
· Develop, execute, and optimize test cases to ensure software quality and reliability across multiple enterprise applications and data processing systems.
· Develop, maintain, and execute End to End test plans to ensure all parts of the applications are behaving as expected in ‘real life’ scenarios.
· Develop, maintain and execute regression test suites to ensure software still behaves as expected.
· Ensure user expectations are met by actively participating in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), supporting stakeholders, and addressing feedback effectively.
· Document, track, and analyse defects throughout the testing lifecycle, collaborating with QA Mgr, PM’s, developers, product owners, and business analysts to drive efficient resolutions.
· Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate quality assurance best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure early defect detection.
· Perform data validation and integrity checks through rigorous ETL testing for system integrations and migrations, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
· Provide detailed test execution reports and insights, ensuring transparency in test progress, defect trends, and quality metrics across all tested systems.
· Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices by following structured test methodologies and maintaining clear documentation of test artifacts.
· Support performance and load testing initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and working with development teams to optimize application responsiveness and scalability.
· Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, identifying opportunities to enhance testing efficiency, defect prevention, and software quality.
· Conduct comprehensive post-release and post-implementation testing to validate system stability, functionality, and performance across different environments.
Corporate Responsibilities
Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times
To exercise discretion at all times
Demonstrate high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own wellbeing, health and safety requirements
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience as a QA Analyst or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
Hands-on experience with manual testing, automated testing creation and execution is a plus.
Proficiency in using defect tracking tools such as Dev Ops, JIRA, Bugzilla,.
Experience testing CRM systems and data migration is a plus.
Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Join Us
At Clúid Housing, you're more than just an employee; you're part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you're ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, apply by 10am Tuesday 11th March 2025, and let's make a difference together.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.