QA Engineer - Dublin South

Ref. no.: JO-1202-242035

Tags: test plans regression testing functional testing software testers Windows application T-SQL white/black box testing QA

Location(s): Dublin City Centre Dublin South

Salary range (€): Negotiable

Additional benefits:

Minimum experience required: 2 - 3 Years

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Minimum qualification: See Description

Contact person:

Contact e-mail: arianna.vidotto@cpl.ie

Job description:

My client is looking for a QA Engineer. The successful candidate will be required to participate in the quality assurance testing of software applications. The applications are mainly Windows-based, with occasional requirement to test Linux-based applications. Primary responsibilities centre around hands-on testing of software, coordinating software releases, assessing and using test tools, implementing and improving standards, processes and best practices.

Key Requirements and Competencies:

• Creating and executing test plans
• White and black box testing
• Functional testing
• Integration and regression testing
• Load and stress testing
• User interface testing
• Creating, tracking and resolving bug reports
• Active participation in project development life cycle, from design to QA release
• Ensuring the quality of software
• Defining and contributing to new and existing standards and processes
• Refine and improve functional, regression, robustness and performance testing
• Estimating test time
• Provide 3^rd level support

Required:

• The successful candidate will have minimum 2 years experience testing software, with emphasis on client/server or web based environments
• Ability to work on own initiative individually and as part of a team
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written
• Ability to devise, describe and implement innovative and exhaustive tests

• Excellent knowledge of Windows XP, 2003 Server, Windows 7, Windows 2008 Server
• Strong T-SQL skills and knowledge of SQL Server 2000, 2008
• Familiarity with bug tracking software

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level.
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.