Job Description:
Job: QA Engineer
Location: Dublin 2
Working Arrangement: Hybrid 3 days in Office
Salary: TBC
Type: Permanent Job
We are working with an innovative IT business dedicated to transforming the financial services landscape with innovative digital solutions via a SaaS deployment model.
We are looking for a dedicated and talented QA Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through rigorous testing and validation processes. This role involves designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality
Some of the responsibilities include:
Test Planning and Design: Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases. Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open-source tools. Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.
Testing and Validation: Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved. Conduct functional and non-functional testing. Collaborate with the development team to ensure consistent project execution.
Bug Tracking and Reporting: Identify and document defects, clearly describing the issues and potential impact. Track and manage defects through to resolution. Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Process Improvement: Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products. Recommend improvements in software to enhance user experience.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Ideally, we are looking for people with the below experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
- Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
- Experience with performance and/or security testing.
- Ideally some familiarity with continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI).
- Knowledge of coding languages (e.g., Java, Python) is a plus.
- Ideally have a Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is a plus.
This is a really exciting job that will elevate your career working in a scaling business that is innovating on a daily basis. You will work closely with the leadership team and gain unrivalled exposure. If you would be interested, please submit your CV to the link provided now for immediate consideration.