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: QA Systems Tester

Overview:

My Dublin based Financial Services client who are just based off the M50 are currently recruiting for a QA Systems Tester to join their existing.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

The QA Systems Tester is responsible for supporting quality standards in the development of systems solutions. In partnership with Application Development staff, Quality Assurance professionals will participate in the planning, creation and execution of testing activities (including acceptance and regression).

QA Systems Tester have an understanding of applicable programming languages, testing tools and systems life cycle testing. Excellent oral and written communications are an essential element of the role, with an ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:
• Provides support for multiple QA activities. Is self managed to react to and provide support to both IT and business teams.
• Support the use of quality assurance programs, including: best practices/methodologies, QA and end-to-end testing or tool selection, automation and use.
• Delivers business documents related to quality assurance programs that could include best practices, testing or tool support.
• Ensures appropriate test environment exists for testing work.
• As part of the quality assurance team, promotes automated tool use where appropriate.
• Initiates quality assurance approaches, including new and improved testing processes.


Skills & Experience:
Non-Technical
• Excellent oral and written communications; an ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding
• Ability to conceptualize and contribute to delivery of multiple IT projects as part of the quality assurance team.
• Several years experience in financial services industry

Technical
• IT Degree, technical training or equivalent work experience
* Broad knowledge of data processing with knowledge of related systems applications and/or technologies


Academic Qualification: Computer Science Degree

Remuneration Package:
Very attractive Remuneration Package.

For further information and to apply please email an updated CV to peter@eolas.ie or call 01 286 66 66

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 Client, a leading Telecoms Company based in Dublin are looking for a Test Engineer with 2-3 years Client Server Testing experience.
This role provides the opportunity to specify and implement complex functional, system & performance test scenarios that emulate real world usage scenarios across multi-service IP networks. It will also provide substantial experience of IP testing in the Cloud, focusing on a variety of hypervisor environments including VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V and Xen.
Description of Role:
• Generate Test Specifications from customer requirements and Engineering specifications
• Work as part of a team delivering new functionality within the product with focus on the testing requirements of such new functionality
• Execute regression, integration, system and performance tests according to the test specification. Analyze and report on results obtained
• Configure test beds in support of new functionality and improvements to existing test environments
• Interact with Engineering and Support teams to create and maintain a quality product
Requirements:
• At least two years experience of testing Client/Server based applications
• Full QA Lifecycle knowledge
• Methodical and analytical approach to testing with attention to detail a must
• Familiarity with Network and Telecom Protocols is required
• Experience with virtualization technologies is a distinct advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Linux & Windows is an advantage
• Self-motivated driven performer with the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their Career with a Company that can offer them exposure to cutting edge Technology.
Apply now to Nollaig@eolas.ie for more details.

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