QA Engineer

QA Engineer

SoftCo develop Storage, Document & Business Process Automation solutions that reduce costs, streamline and improve key business processes, protect critical content over its entire lifecycle and enable organisations to meet compliance obligations. With over 900 customers across multiple industry sectors including logistics, financial services, healthcare, legal, and government, SoftCo is a global organisation with offices in Dublin, New York, London and Copenhagen.

SoftCo are currently recruiting an experienced QA Engineer to join our Customer Services Group. Based in our Dublin HQ, the successful candidate will report to the Commercial Operations Manager and will be an instrumental part of rolling out new and customised software. You will ensure that all software meets demanding quality standards and fully delivers all functional specification requirements. The role will involve working closely with other internal departments to ensure projects are on time and on budget.

Responsibilities:
• Design test plans and procedures based on the agreed functional specification.
• Execute tests and record all bugs in the Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
• Develop and execute performance test scripts.
• Participate in the analysis and design phase to ensure that the QA Engineer has a fundamental understanding of the solution requirements.
• Create, configure and maintain software builds and testing environments.
• Create solution specific documentation on install and other specific procedures.
• Liaise with clients during the User Acceptance Test phase of projects.
• Evaluate and communicate test results efficiently and comprehensively.
• Regular reporting on project progress to all key players.

Your Profile:
• A degree in computer science from a recognized University or Technical College.
• Proven experience as a QA engineer in a software development organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Web/Intranet and browser technologies.
• Good understanding of basic networking and hardware, MS Windows and SQL servers.
• Knowledge of Web Services technologies including XML, SOAP & WSDL would be advantageous.
• Experience in report writing and creating step-by-step documentation.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
• An eye for detail and a process-oriented approach to all tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a customer focussed delivery team working on state of the art projects and technology. There is an excellent package on offer to the successful candidate.

If you would like to join our team please email your CV to humanresources@softco.com or post your details to HR Department, SoftCo Limited, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

SoftCo is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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