QA Engineer

Create test plans and design test cases

Run functional and non-functional tests on the application

Capture and report any defects throughout test execution

Perform initial analysis of failed tests

Maintain and update tests based on continuous feedback

Provide the results of tests and analysis back to the development & BA teams

Maintain test data & test environments

Create, deploy and improve Quality Assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle

Must have:

• 1-4 years of Quality Assurance and Testing professional experience
• Good knowledge of software design lifecycle and testing methodologies
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexibility & team-player attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to take initiative and responsibility
• Good organization of work & attention to details
• Customer focus & orientation towards results

Nice to have:

• MSc or BSc degree in IT
• Database knowledge / ability to write queries (SQL / Oracle)
• Linux / Unix experience
• Test script development (bash / Python)
• ISTQB certification
• Experience in using JIRA and HP Quality Centre / ALM (or equivalent tools)
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum / Kanban methodology

As one of the most rewarding aspects of working in that project is exposure to the huge variety of products in a very dynamic market, it also means that the biggest challenge is to gain an in depth understanding of these products in order to better serve the needs of clients today, and whatever the market will bring tomorrow. As the applications in scope are complex, testing defects are not necessarily an indication of a problem with the system. Therefore when defects are discovered during testing, the candidate will be able to perform an analysis to determine the appropriate cause of action before handing over to the development team.