QA Lead Agile Tester [JIRA, SOAP-UI, POSTMAN]
Role:
Our client is a leading provider of financial services in Ireland.
Become part of our client’s QA Innovation team; participate in software delivery and maintenance of banking software. You will have opportunity to join big transformation programs as well as agile feature teams developing new innovative banking software solutions.
As a Lead Agile Tester you will be an advocate for baking quality in early into the SDLC and be able to work within the constructs of an agile process, including SCRUM, Continuous Builds and integration. Actively participate in all SCRUM ceremonies and responsible for test case preparation and execution
Be quality focused, energetic and positive; be a problem solver and self-organised. Ensure that all related testing tasks are executed in time and results of tests are communicated to all stakeholders within required timelines.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and maintain our client’s Test Strategy for delivered new software or software change.
• Plan test activities, monitors progress and well able to adapt to changes.
• Delivers test analysis, e.g. test objectives, scenarios, scripts and based on defined user stories and acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team, test Sprint backlog items as early as possible
• Reports defects including all related information, circumstances, test data used etc.
• Investigates defects in collaboration with developers and business analysts.
• Describes requirements for test data and prepares required test data.
• Proposes test automation scope, identifies tests suitable for test automation.
• Reports test progress and results and escalates to test manager and/or Scrum Master timely
• Provides information to evaluate quality gates, entry/exit criteria in line with Definition of Done
• Works in line with all IT rules and policies.
Requirements:
• 4+ years in testing / QA
• Banking knowledge is an advantage
• General knowledge of banking products and services
• Knowledge of testing mobile applications (IOS & Android)
• Hands-on experience using JIRA, Adaptavist Test Management System, SOAP-UI, POSTMAN
• Knowledge of System test techniques and automated testing tools
• Knowledge of Agile process and SCRUM framework
• Advanced analytical skills
• Strong drive to achieve results, advanced communication and inter-personal skills
Nice to Have(s):
• ISTQB (Agile) certification
• API testing experience
Language (s):
• Strong level of English – written and spoken
Reference No.: 918069FK
Role: QA Lead Agile Tester
Industry: Finance
Location: Co. Dublin
Workload: 100%
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Permanent
Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert. If the position is not a perfect match and you wish to receive other opportunities directly, you can send us your CV anyway via this advert or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com.
Feel free to contact us for further information: 01 901 0332
About Us:
Since the foundation of our parent company - ITech Consult AG in 1997, we have continually extended our network of computer experts. ITech Consult has offices in Switzerland, Germany, UK and Ireland. Freelance IT specialists benefit from our comprehensive service offerings: including job evaluation, support in the application phase through to legal requirements, setting up of Irish Ltd Companies and on-going administrative support with our clients.
