Junior Software Test Engineer

Junior Software Test Engineers

Hudson IT & Telecoms are seeking Software Test Engineers for our client, who is a provider of business software for the international market.
They have a strong presence within the ERP and CRM market

The Role
Working as part of a team that delivering high quality software to meet Customer and commercial needs in accordance with defined standards, best practice and agreed deadlines.
Responsible for identifying software quality issues and customer specific issues.
Actively participate in teams using their current software development methodology.
Responsibilities:

Creation of test artefacts as required

Review test artefacts and source documents as required

Test/Retest execution within defined phase (e.g. System, Automation, Regression, Performance, Ad Hoc etc.)

Record and communicate issues found during test phases

Ensure appropriate recording of key information (e.g. test results / meetings / coverage, progress)

Provide test estimates as required

Adhere to test processes / standards and contribute to process improvement.

Escalate risk to milestone and deliverables.

Endeavour to understand the users of the products and their needs.

Mentoring and Leadership

With project team to agree priorities, provide estimates, report progress and identify risks/impediments and escalate.

With other testers to maintain and share knowledge

With customers and Customer Services to understand issues affecting them.

With R&D colleagues e.g. Business Analysts, Developers, Specialists and Authors to understand usage and design purpose.

With other relevant stakeholders.as required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Degree in computer science (or another numerate discipline)
· ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing

· Good domain or product knowledge in Payroll, Accountancy & HR products.
· Experience in designing and implementing test artefacts
· Relevant experience in a software development lifecycle

· Understanding of relevant test principles and best practice
· Awareness of relevant automation tools.

Contact Aileen Hallahan at 01-2568718 or email aileen.hallahan@jobs.hudson.com for more information on this or other related positions

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