Test Engineer

Our International Financial Services client based in Cork are seeking a Test Engineer. This is a hybrid contract assignment with 70% onsite and 30% off-site work.

The Test Engineer defines and creates test cases from functional specifications. Interprets, executes and documents complex test procedures, reviews result and reports on progress.

Task and responsibilities

• Identify/define how testing for the project will be conducted.
• Define what exactly will be tested and how
• Prepare and document any set up work needed for specific testing, i.e. Data preparation for specific scenario tests, writing of test cases in HP ALM

Conduct testing:

• Execute tests as documented in the test case
• Log defects and work with Developers to resolve
• Retest and close defects when they have been resolved
• Work closely with Business Analyst, Development, Project Manager and Business end users to achieve timely resolution of issues that arise during the project
• Gather high quality, efficient test results and log detailed specific defects
• Maintain QA processes in all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle

Perform Regression tests:

• Ensure all regression scripts are kept up to date in accordance with specified functionality
• Update regression documentation when new functionality is released
• Execute regression test cases as part of the overall build process

Mandatory skills and experiences

• At least 3 years’ experience Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in IT related field
• Familiarity with translating business/functional requirements into test cases.
• Knowledge of test case preparation and test execution tasks
• Good documentation skills
• Excellent inter-personal interaction and communication skills.
• Understanding of software testing and quality assurance methodologies

Optional skills

• QA experience in a Banking/Securities environment would be a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of the following is an advantage:
• Quality Centre/ALM/JIRA
• Automated testing