Description
Job Title: Junior Test Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Location: Malta
Pay Rate: Up to €120.00 per day
My client is a dynamic, growing and ambitious consulting IT services firm. Who are currently looking for a Contract Junior Test Specialist to join a busy EU office in the multicultural city of Valetta Malta.
Tasks:
Develop test strategies
Develop test processes, procedures and documentation
Develop test acceptance criteria
Perform testing activities on technical products,
Report problems or failures leading to suggestions to improve or perfect the technical products
Use/develop test tools and performs test automation activities
Interact with project teams and other stakeholders in the framework of the tests organization and activities
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of relevant education (bachelor or equivalent) after secondary school
Minimum 3 years of relevant IT experience and minimum 2 years of testing experience
Additional needed qualification, knowledge and skills
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundations Level exam is desirable
Prince 2 foundation qualification or an equivalent industry standard project management methodology is desirable
ITIL/ITIL V3 foundations certification is desirable
Database skills, mainly in MSSQL Server
Experience with IIS and Apache
Good experience with different Operating Systems, with light emphasis on Linux variants
Good understanding of object oriented programming, J2EE architecture
Knowledge of automated testing tools, like WinRunner, QTP, Rational Robot
Must demonstrate an understanding of IP networking, protocols such as HTTP and HTTPS, firewalls, routers
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, diverse projects simultaneously
Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated
Punctual, regular and consistent attendance
Basic knowledge of project management standards and techniques
Basic technical knowledge on the projects aspects
Good reporting methods
Strong understanding of project management and support issues including managing risks issues quality and actions logs
Experience of taking to audiences
Solid understanding of testing practices
Strong cross group collaboration abilities