Software Tester

Who you are

• Desirable: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience of Playwright automation and the ability to create framework from scratch
• Experience of handling REST API testing using Postman and Playwright
• Experience of XHTML and CSS
• Experience of GIT
• Experience of GCP
• Experience of JavaScript/Typescript and AJAX
• Experience of Red Hat and JQuery would be beneficial
• Experience of performance testing using tools like Playwright, Jmeter or K6
• Effective verbal communication skills in particular the ability to provide clear advice
• Ability to deal with a demanding workload which may include conflicting demands on time
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels
• Consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations
• Supports team members and builds relationships to achieve common goals
• Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding
• Analyses information to identify problems and issues and makes effective decisions
• Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors
• Acknowledges the need to achieve positive change, and challenges existing practices
• Developing Self and Others - Takes ownership of personal development and encourages & supports the development of others
• Benefits

What the job involves

• Our talented Product Development Team is responsible for researching new and innovative technologies and infrastructure services as part of the ongoing development of our software and services
• The Software Tester’s role is to ensure that the system is a technically robust web based product. Individuals will have a key focus on the security, service availability and quality of the system
• You will develop the system ensuring that the product meets required security standards and technology protocols, and offers clients the highest quality of user experience, service availability and security
• As a Software Tester you are expected to undertake the following responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:
• Test Execution
• Undergo robust testing of our system prior to implementation in accordance with testing and acceptance methodologies as may be required
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright
• Performing API testing using Postman or Playwright
• Perform load tests using tools such as Playwright, Jmeter or K6
• Execute functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance tests
• Defect Management & Resolution
• Identify, log, and track bugs in JIRA
• Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve issues
• System corrections for identified bugs, issues, and problems as may be identified
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring defects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and product owners
• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
• Participate in requirement and design reviews to identify test scenarios early
• Ensure software quality and compliance with standards and specifications
• Identify areas for automation within manual test processes to improve efficiency and coverage
• Recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies
• Produce technical procedures and documentation for the applications including user guides
• Ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Life Assurance: Four times your salary for your beneficiaries.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Entitlement to 8 counselling sessions per year with 24-hour support and advice to support you through everyday issues.
• Health Cash Plan: Auto-enrolment onto our Health Cash Plan covering your everyday health and wellbeing needs.
• Discounted Perks: Access to a wide range of deals and discounts from the biggest brands, allowign you to shop and save all year round.
• Learning & Development: Two hours per week allocated for additional upskilling through the online platform Udemy.
• Private Pension Scheme: Employer contribution is at 3% for the first two years which then increases to 5%.
• Annual Leave (increasing with service): 25 days of annual leave when you first join to be increased through years of service, up to 30 days.
• Social and Events: Events throughout the year to celebrate the hard work of our employees. In the past we have visited Cork, barcelona and Amsterdam!