Job Description
Job Title: Test Manager
Location: Galway, minimum of 2 days a week onsite
Contract / Permanent : FTC 12 Months, With further extension
Start date: 16th December 2024
Role:
There is currently a need for one Software Test Analyst to develop test plans to test software features (developed using.Net framework and toolsets, C#, MVC, and LINQ) including system regression testing. The analysts will be responsible for setup of test environments and running test cases. The Analyst will report on progress, and work with Information Services & Development section together with the wider Client service teams to support quality improvements.
Experience Level Required:
· It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed for this role has the equivalent of Intermediate level experience (i.e. has 4-6 years’ experience) in this role.
· It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed hold the following qualifications or equivalents: An internationally recognised testing qualification or certification such as ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent.
Key Deliverable:
The following non-exhaustive list of Key Deliverables are applicable to this Role.
1. Develop and carry out test plans for software system testing (developed using.Net framework and toolsets, C#, MVC, and LINQ) including system regression testing;
2. Setup test environments and run test cases;
3. Report on progress, and work with the software development teams to support quality improvements;
4. Utilise test automation tools to improve test efficiency, and to support cross-platform testing and load testing;
5. Integration of code testing and continuous delivery to the development process;
6. Provide input to project plans and status reports.
Requirements
Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets:
The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role.
1. Test Plan Definition
At least 2 years’ experience with the definition of test plans though analysis of both functional and non functional specifications, and working with software clients to support collaborative development of test cases including for User Acceptance Testing, in the last 5 years.
2. Test Case Execution
Experience with creating and executing test scripts for new functionality and for regression testing, including setup of test environments (Microsoft based), and validation against a range of clients, in the last 5 years.
3. SQL Query Language
Ability to query databases using SQL tools to validate data.
4. Test Automation
Experience with test automation performance testing using tools such as Selenium or equivalent.
5. Tracking and reporting
Experience with tracking of defects, providing reports on system quality, and of working with development teams to support issue resolution.
Requirements
1. Test Plan Definition At least 2 years’ experience with the definition of test plans though analysis of both functional and non functional specifications, and working with software clients to support collaborative development of test cases including for User Acceptance Testing, in the last 5 years. 2. Test Case Execution Experience with creating and executing test scripts for new functionality and for regression testing, including setup of test environments (Microsoft based), and validation against a range of clients, in the last 5 years. 3. SQL Query Language Ability to query databases using SQL tools to validate data. 4. Test Automation Experience with test automation performance testing using tools such as Selenium or equivalent. 5. Tracking and reporting Experience with tracking of defects, providing reports on system quality, and of working with development teams to support issue resolution.