Description: My Dublin based client currently requires a QA Analyst to join their existing team in a permanent position.

Role Overview
Based in Dublin, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating and executing the test of the core insurance business systems including both front office (web ) and back office (desktop) applications. The successful applicant will have significant experience of the full software development lifecycle with a strong focus on QA methods and operation. The chosen candidate will find this role busy, challenging and rewarding.

Responsibilities:
• Contributes to test cycles planning.
• Design and maintenance of test plans, test scripts, test cases and data.
• Co-ordinates own test activities across IT teams to ensure the smooth running of test cycles (integration, system, cross browser, regression, deployment).
• Liaises with development leads to ensure resolution of system defects.
• Communication with end users , QA Team Lead and external partners regarding projects and issues
• Co-ordinates User Acceptance Testing, provides user training and release support as needed.
• Production of test progress status and reports

Your Profile
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a software tester with proven experience in defining test plans and executing QA cycles.
• Experience in functional testing of transactional business applications a must, insurance or financial services industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of software product development and QA lifecycles
• A track record of successful project completion working in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and test different applications necessary for a release with a proven ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines
• Proven analytic and problem solving abilities.
• An enthusiasm for software development and QA methods, ISTB Accreditation an advantage.
• Experience in Agile Methodologies, particularly Scrum an advantage.
• Educated to degree level from a recognised University or Technical College.

Overview:
This is an excellent role with a market leading client offering a strong salary and benefits package for the right candidate. The client is eager to interview ASAP so please contact me on 01 2866666 or email me on katie@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.

Skillset: QA Analyst / Functional /Tester / QA /

Description: UAT Test Engineers – Business Acumen Required - 1-2 years exp or a good graduate w
Excellent career opportunity for a Junior UAT Test Analyst who has a strong acumen for testing business applications within large corporate clients. The client will offer an excellent career path for someone looking for a career in consultancy.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
•Experience in the creation of user test approaches including scenario and script planning.
• Practical knowledge on how systems relate to business processes
• Banking (Mortgage) systems experience a benefit but other environments will be considered.
• Ownership of your team and it's delivery environment
• Ability to read and understand business change requirements and apply them to a UAT approach.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Experience of supporting others within a change delivery environment and of working with Business and Technology resources.
• Personable and very good interpersonal skills
• Ability to build, modify and maintain a technical/operational UAT environment.
• Evidence of record of meeting deadlines and working to a plan.
• Experience of financial services process orientated technologies.
• Evidence of an intention to build a career in Change and/or test.
For further information and to apply please send an updated CV to peter@eolas.ie or call 01 286 6666