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]