Reporting to the Business Systems Test Manager, the successful candidate will support and facilitate the effective implementation of testing activities within our ICT Business Systems team. There will be a focus on planning, execution and monitoring of all test activities specific to the relevant project. Collaborating with the existing teams and external stakeholders will also be a key aspect of the role.
Responsibilities:
• Analyse and understand requirements documentation to understand test scope and estimate test effor
• Define test plans that drive a best-practice approach to software testing
• Implementation of a comprehensive system testing methodology to include functional system testing, integration testing and User Acceptance Testin
• Development of test scenarios, test cases and test scripts, based on industry best practises and experience, primarily covering Functional, UI, Workflow, Solution Integration, maintenance and Regression testing
• Utilise real time test and defect management software (TFS, MTM, JIRA) to ensure delivery of high software quality
• Ensure quality standards are maintained at all times and adopt a continuous improvement approach to systems testing and defect resolution.
• Identify and implement improvements to process and standards that enhance the Test Process and improve overall Test and Quality Assurance practices
• Working with multiple teams (client, project management, analysts and developers) to effectively communicate and resolve all test related issues in a timely manner
• Create, track and report on KPIs and key test metrics during the course of the project
• Provide clear weekly updates on testing progress and risks to a wide stakeholder audience
• Ensure requirements traceability and coverage

Experience Required:

• 4+ years software testing experience with a specific emphasis on Software / System Testing

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Proven experience and knowledge of Test activities within the Software Development Life Cycle
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Excellent influencing skills with the confidence to deal with staff effectively at all levels throughout the organisation
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Excellent ability to develop efficient, quality focused Test solutions based on business needs and requirements
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Excellent communication skills and ability to instruct on technical topics
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Strong Technical skills
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Proven ability to develop and follow process

Current contract is up to 31st of December 2019
For further informaiton please contact Gillian Nicholson at gillian.nicholson@collinsmcnicholas.ie
or call Gillian on 0906478104

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