QA Test Engineer Job Description
Endeavour is seeking an experienced QA Test Engineer for a 6-month contract position at our client's development office in Cork.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical testing background and an interest in moving towards a development role or some level of production support background, especially in a web-based system.
The successful candidate will work closely with both the software development teams and management to ensure that the company continues to deliver high-quality software and maintains the operation of existing production systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide input and leadership to the project team as per best practice (estimating, designing, developing and executing test procedures and test cases).
* Provide guidance to the project team about functionality and quality in relation to the testing approach.
* Report regularly on the test metrics and escalate issues as appropriate.
* Review specification documents with the project team so that accurate and comprehensive test plans can be created.
* Ensure deployed software meets expectations and have frequent reviews with the project team on the status and results of testing.
* Be competent in the use of test automation and test tracking tools to maximise productivity during the regression testing and performance testing phases of the project.
* Recommend and develop improvements to the current testing process.
* Manage priorities and set expectations when faced with multiple demanding tasks.
* Take ownership over incoming support issues and where possible learn how to apply simple production fixes or direct to the correct internal resource.
* You may be required to work in excess of the normal working day to achieve a particular project deadline.
* You may be required to perform additional duties, not listed above, to support the testing function into the future.
Required Skills/Experience:
* Must have 4+ cumulative years system-testing experience (not localisation) with particular emphasis on web-based testing.
* Strong testing background expected with experience writing test plans and test procedures.
* Experience with regression, integration and system level test execution.
* Experience with test automation tools such as Visual Studio Team System (Test Edition), HP Quick Test Professional, Selenium or similar tools.
* Working knowledge of performance / load testing tools Visual Studio Team System (Test Edition) or similar.
* Experience in the use of defect tracking tools.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to understand how an application is architected and understanding of where to go looking for issues.
* Experience in dealing with data and understanding of SQL would be highly beneficial.
* Self-starter, proactive, with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to take ownership over problems and drive through to resolution.
* Track record of achieving results and high standards.
* Experience of working on different teams and different technologies with an ability to test across multiple projects.
* Demonstrated ability to work on own or as part of a team.
* Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work in small teams and individually, managing your own time.
* Desire to develop your own knowledge by keeping abreast of testing tools and techniques, attending workshops and reviewing technical publications.
* Experience in communicating directly with clients.
* Candidates who apply must be eligible to work in Ireland and hold a Stamp 4 visa.