Senior Software Test Engineer (Contract)

Dublin  ‐ Onsite
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Senior Software Test Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This role is a Technical Test role with focus on designing automated functional tests for a complex multi-component system.  Candidate must have experience in designing and writing test automation scripts including use of one or more tools: JUnit, HttpUnit, JMeter, Ruby, PHP, Python or Groovy. 

Responsibilities will include:

  • Develop automated regression testing framework.
  • Develop manual and automated test scripts within time schedules for various types of testing: usability, functional, regression & performance.
  • Identify and document test cases for multi-component systems from design documentation and API documentation.
  • Execute/analyze test cases and document software defects.
  • Troubleshoot and verify software defects logged internally and externally and associated fixes.
  • Coordinate and communicate with developers on bug fixes and required modifications.
  • Update test scripts based on changes/upgrades to the applications/software.
  • Develop test strategies/plans for software solution under test.
  • Problem solving, excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Assist in project requirements analysis.
  • Documentation including reviewing Functional Specifications, Detailed Design documents and contributing Test Specifications for Feature, System and Solutions Testing.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

  • Minimum  5+ years software test experience in a technical test role(focus on Server Side automation).
  • In-depth experience with test automation Scripting eg Python, JMeter, Ruby, PHP etc
  • Experience with RESTful API's.
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Ability to deliver quality documentation.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodology.
  • Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience in performance, durability and benchmark testing of software components under load.
  • Experience in using AWS EC2.
  • Familiarity with JMS (Java Messaging Service) map messages.
  • Experience with SOAPUI, Confluence, JIRA, Perforce and IntelliJ.
  • Familiarity with databases.
Start date
2 weeks
Duration
6 months rolling
From
Stelfox Ltd
Published at
08.05.2014
Project ID:
704789
Contract type
Freelance
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