Description
Urgent requirement for QA automation tester (Contract role), Dublin
My client, a leading multi national company in the web services sector has an immediate requirement for a Software QA Engineer.
You will be working in a challenging test environment performing automated testing on their web-based applications and products. The ideal candidate will have strong automated testing experience both black and White Box testing preferably with experience using Selenium.
You should be very familiar with Linux/Unix platforms and have tested on a Java framework. SQL skills also desirable.
The successful candidate will be self directed, comfortable in a team environment and have excellent organisational skills.
Required Skills include:
* Possesses working knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating system and Java framework
* Solid experience and understanding of Web Services (eg XML, WSDL, SOAP, REST, etc.)
* Experience with performing moderately difficult Database SQL queries
* Backend system testing experience utilizing behavioural testing techniques.
* Experience with Apache/Tomcat applications. ActiveMQ/JMS an Advantage.
* Experience with various browser tools (eg HTTPWatch, HTTPFox, Charles, Tamper, etc)
* Solid experience with automation tools (eg Ruby, Selenium, JMeter etc.)
* A Working knowledge of a Scripting language (preferably Unix/Linux Shell script)
* Experience with Performance Testing (eg Java and JMeter)
* Solid experience with using open source Test Case Management tools (TestLink, etc.)
* Significant experience in working on multiple projects in parallel, dealing with a high profile and rapid turnaround pace, and being able to interpret company priorities into personal priorities are a must
* Solid experience with Agile methodology
* Solid experience with Issue tracking systems (eg Bugzilla, Jira etc.)
* Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
* Experience working with global teams is an advantage
To discuss this role further and in confidence contact David Cunningham immediately.