Description
Software QA Engineer with Ruby - Contract Role
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 experience testing applications developed in Java and Ruby. SQL skills also desirable.
The successful candidate will be self directed, comfortable in a team environment and have excellent organisational skills.
Required Skills include:
* Solid experience and understanding of Web Services (eg XML, WSDL, SOAP, REST, etc.)
* Experience with performing moderately difficult Database SQL queries
* Experience with Apache/Tomcat applications. ActiveMQ/JMS an Advantage.
* Solid experience with automation tools (eg Ruby, Selenium, JMeter etc.)
* A Working knowledge of a Scripting language (preferably Unix/Linux Shell script)
* Solid experience with Agile methodology
* Solid experience with Issue tracking systems (eg Bugzilla, Jira etc.)
* Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
To discuss this role further and in confidence contact David Cunningham immediately.