Senior Software Test Engineer (Ireland)
Position Type
Full time

Contact: Fiona Breheny - [replacer_a]

Description
This role must have experience in designing and writing test automation scripts including use of one or more tools: Java, Python, Selenium/Webdriver, JUnit, HttpUnit, Grinder, JMeter (Preferred), WebLoad or LoadRunner.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and communicate with developers on bug fixes and required modifications.
  • Experience in developing and implementing QA processes.
  • Identify and document test cases for multi-component systems, clearly defining and managing test specifications.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a QA role testing server-side and client-side applications, scalable and robust systems.
  • Execute/analyze test cases and document software defects.
  • Develop and report metrics on test results.
  • Develop regression testing framework.
  • Estimating time for testing activities.
  • Developing manual and automated test scripts within aggressive time schedules for various types of testing: functional, system, regression, performance.
  • Identifying risks and issues related to deliverables
  • Build automated test framework for backend systems and API’s.
  • Troubleshooting and verifying bugs and errors reported by clients, post-launch.
  • Updating testing scripts based on bugs and changes/upgrades to the applications/software.
  • Communicating testing results to Test Lead and team members.
  • Working with team members to find the causes of programming errors.
  • Following-through to ensure that bugs are corrected and verified.
  • Developing reusable test strategies/plans for various applications.
  • Making recommendations regarding long-term development of quality assurance process, workflow and department.
  • Problem solving, excellent verbal and written communications skills.


Requirements


  • Minimum 3-5+ years software test experience.
  • Experience with test automation scripting e.g. JMeter , Python, etc.
  • Strong hands on experience with Java
  • Experience in a Telco and networking environment.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols: HTTP, TCP, SMS,MMS.
  • ATOM, XML and JSON experience is desirable.
  • Experience with source code management systems e.g. CVS, Perforce
  • Experience working in a Linux / UNIX environment
  • Testing API’s covering functional, system and performance testing
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Ability to write and communicate test plans and reports
  • Ability to deliver quality documentation
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Familiarity with databases in particular Oracle and MySQL.

Contact: Fiona Breheny - [replacer_a]