Description:

QA Engineer

Manual Tester

Dublin City Center


Responsibilities

 Execution of test scripts within agreed timescales and standards.
 Accurate recording of test activities and tracking of defects.
 Analysis of expected versus actual results arising from test execution.
 Efficient defect logging, assessment, prioritization and management.
 Enhance the effectiveness of the testing total lifecycle process through identification of process improvements.
 Test all aspects of client applications including new and existing business processes (switches, part surrenders, full surrenders, regular withdrawals, death claims), commission, chargeable events, MI reports, documentation and web
 Any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time by the lead test analyst.
 Flexibility supporting go live implementations if required.


SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
 Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
 Ability to generate ideas to improve team performance.
 Ability to learn and understand testing processes techniques and methodology within a short space of time.
EXPERIENCE
 Experience of working in the financial services industry
 Experience of working in a team environment (essential)
 Experience of working in a structured test environment
 Desirable Test experience to include reviewing test requirements and scripts, executing test scripts, defect tracking/closing, and test planning using guidelines and structured methodologies.
 Experience of producing accurate work within tight timescales (essential)


How to Apply
For further information and to apply please email an updated CV to Lorraine@eolas.ie or call Lorraine 01 286 6666

Salary is coming in at 36- 40k D.O.E.


SKILLS: Tester, Quality Assurance, Manual Tester, Financial Tester, Test Plans, Test Scripts

Description: A QA Engineer is required for a Top Financial Services Company based in Cork to work in the delivery and support of a Teradata Data Warehouse project. This is a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years experience in a Data warehouse QA role or similar, Teradata experience is a distinct advantage.

The Job:
This individual will work in a new project to implement a Data Warehouse environment to meet the companies reporting and BI requirements alongside a number of operational deliverables. They will participate in the establishment of a process and procedures for verification and reconciliation and quality assurance of new data input to and output from this environment. In addition they will be instrumental in the implementation of automated testing scripts to assist in the efficient management of regression testing
As our QA Engineer, you will:
* Provide Data Warehouse Based Testing
* Build, maintain, and extend regression and automation test suites & strategy.
* Be Responsible for the developing planning, execution, scheduling, and reporting of test suites
* Participate as a team member in testing, analysis, process management to identify and communicate risks.
* Respond to dynamic situations while maintaining adherence to best principals
* Build alliances with business owners, product owners, developers, and operations
* Recommend solutions to technical issues and participate in architecting solutions
* Create black and white box automated tests as appropriate
* Drive continuous improvement in test coverage and test effectiveness
* Serve as a resource in the full development cycle, end-to-end, from conception, design, implementation and testing to documentation, delivery and maintenance
* Accomplish aggressive goals and meet strict deadlines

Your qualifications should include:
* 2 years in software QA, development, or configuration management
* 2 years as part of a highly collaborative team of software and quality assurance engineers, product owners and the business owners
* 3 years of IT/IS experience
* Demonstratable knowledge of and hands-on experience with SQL and or SSIS would be desirable
* Strong experience with testing/debugging Data Warehouse and BI
* Strong understanding and experience with RDBMS systems such as Teradata, Oracle or Sybase
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a very challenging Project with a Top Financial Services Company based in Cork.
Apply now to Nollaig@eolas.ie for more details.

Description: My Dublin based client currently requires an experienced test consultant with a passion for technology to join their existing team in a daily rate contract role.

Tester Role Purpose:
The successful candidate will be working on-site with existing Java development team, and will be responsible for post development testing of one of our key customer’s web based applications. This holds vital information of critical importance to their business.
Key Responsibilities:
• The definition and preparation of Test Data
• Creation of Test Plans, scheduling Tests and production of Test Scripts
• Test execution
• Technical testing of web services and batch files (input and output)
• Quality Assurance of software deliverables
• Ensure all deliverables are on schedule
• Liaison with our customers and the development team in the test phases
• Control of documentation / test plans
• Providing feedback to the Team Leader on progress and issues arising on a daily basis
• Acting as a central point of contact between user Software Testers and development team including guidance on user testing methods

Key Requirements:
• A senior tester with 4-5+ years test experience, gained across multiple projects and environments
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the development of test methodologies and infrastructure in a J2EE environment
• Strong manual testing skills (regression, functional UAT etc)
• Experience in testing web services, creating and updating XML files
• Hands on experience in batch file testing
• Use of Test Management Tools
• Solid experience using SQL databases to find and create test data, where necessary
• Clear understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Prior experience using Source control using Microsoft VSS or / and SubVersion

Other attributes
• Good leadership skills with a strong approach to defining and establishing quality test processes
• Proven track record in meeting project/ test driven deadlines
• Fluent English both spoken and written
• Proven self-starter with track record of setting goals and delivering results against project milestones
• Proven track record of working effectively within and across multiple teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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

Skillset: Tester / Test Engineer / QA / Quality Assurance / Systems Tester / Software Tester

Description: My Dublin City Centre based client currently requires an experienced Test Analyst to join their existing team in a 1-2 year fixed term contract role.


UAT Test Analyst Key Aspects of the Role:


My client has an immediate contract requirement for an experienced professional who has worked in the role of Test Analyst with particular emphasis in User Acceptance Testing (“UAT”). The successful candidate will be involved in test planning, test implementation, and test reporting for a number of web based applications that support the Business.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in the quality assurance of key systems currently being developed including a Portfolio Management System (PMS), a Document Management System (DMS) and a Geographic Information System (GIS). Some integration of these products has already taken place and it is anticipated that further integration will be carried out. Future phases of the project will look at the use of bio-metric authentication, the use of digital signatures and the delivery of corporate wide Management Information (MI) platform.
Applications under development are based on Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle data warehouse technologies, .NET web application interfaces and integrate with other systems such as Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Exchange.




The Successful Candidate


The successful candidate should have proven track record in a technically challenging development environment. Experienced in full life cycle of software development; including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of each step. Strong analytical skills for effective problem solving. The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to grasp issues quickly and make educated, critical judgment. The candidate will need to be a good team player, but will also be able to work autonomously with a minimum of supervision. Being able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is a must.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:


• Provide input to the Test Strategy and Test Plan documents.

• Develop comprehensive user acceptance test plans for each release of the systems working to a multi-release plan throughout the year

• Define user acceptance test cases that cover all business requirements within the agreed scope for each release.

• Carry out testing activities related to projects ensuring all deliverables and releases are to agreed specification and high quality.

• Retain strong control on the bug management process including:,

• Being clear in describing the bugs and conditions under which they were identified;

• Raising and prioritizing bugs using industry standard bug-tracking tools;

• Work with other team members to investigate and resolve bugs;

• Carry out appropriate re-testing of bugs;

• Carry out regression testing following each release;

• Participation at bug wash up meetings

• Produce progress reports for the testing function when requested.

• Ensure the regression test suite is kept up to date, in accordance with agreed functionality.

• Carry out pre-testing activities such as environment set-up, data preparation and data loading

• Identify/define how testing will be conducted.

• Prepare and document any requirements for the test environment in advance of each test cycle.

• Support the Business Users for the final business acceptance test stage of the test cycle.

• Help develop the QA team by continually improving testing processes.

• Contribute to projects being on schedule and meeting business users needs.


Qualifications / Skills / Attributes Required:


• Applicants must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Test Analyst
• A degree in Computing or Engineering or equivalent.
• A background in financial systems is desirable.

Successful candidates may also have:

• Experience in the project development life-cycle.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience of operating in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

• Experience at interacting successfully with technical and business resources.

• The ability to work in a team and as an individual.

• The ability to work under pressure and to very tight deadlines.

• Experience of some or all of the technologies upon which the company’s applications are based.

• Use of industry standard software testing and defect tracking tools would be an advantage, e.g. SQL Server, Bugzilla, Microsoft Test Manager

• Exposure to Industry Standards for IT & software processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint in the context of document management.

UAT Test Analyst 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 stephen@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.

Please register your CV with us on the following link:- www.eolas.ie/reg_form.php


Skillset: Test Analyst / UAT Testing / Regression / UAT

Description: Life & Pensions Testers wanted

Permanent and 1 and 2 years Fixed term Contract roles


x 3 roles open - Apply Today


If you are not actively looking yourself, please feel free to pass on this mail to any of your friends and ask them to get in touch with me


Responsibilities

Design and maintenance of test plans, test scripts and test processes.
Application testing including, life administrator, schedule manager, rule manager, user manager and documentation manager.
QA Testing Cycles: Integration, System, Regression and UAT Testing
Bug Detection, Tracking and Resolution
Communication with development teams in the resolution of issues

Required Skills

Excellent knowledge of Software Test Methodologies
4- 5 years Testing experience
Basic knowledge of Database and SQL
Experience in the following would be a distinct advantage:
- Agile Methodologies an advantage
- Automated Testing is an advantage

Knowledge of Life & Pensions is required for these roles


Skills: Tester, Quality Assurance, Life & Pensions, Life Assurance

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV to lorraine@eolas.ie or call Lorraine on 01 286 66 66


Salary is negotiable as I have a few roles open - circa 40-50k

If applying: Please highlight your Life & Pensions experience in your CV or in a cover note