Senior QA Test Engineer

Abyssal S.A; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cork is seeking a QA/Test Engineer to enhance their QA Team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ commercial experience in software testing, focusing on developing and executing test plans, improving automation capabilities, and collaborating closely with development teams. This daily rate contract position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of software testing experience.
• Experience with automated testing and test automation tools.
• Strong background in structured testing methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases to reduce test cycle time.
• Contribute to the improvement of test frameworks and tools.
• Investigate and document defects, verify resolution.

Skills

SQL

Automation

C#

Agile methodologies

Defect tracking

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Visual Studio Test Edition

Selenium WebDriver

Microsoft TFS

Azure DevOps

HP ALM

Job description

8 West Consulting is one of the country’s largest software development organizations. Formerly named DeCare Systems Ireland, the company has been operating successfully in Cork city since 1998. 8 West Consulting employs a wide range of technologies including Mobile (iOS, Android, Windows), Java SE/Java EE (WebLogic, WebSphere, Spring, Akka, Hibernate, GWT, etc.), Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, C#, etc.), JavaScript (AngularJS, JQuery, Dojo, etc.), and various database management systems (MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.). 8 West Consulting provides consultancy and leading-edge software solutions for a wide variety of US, EU, and UK-based clients in the insurance, healthcare, retail, and public sector markets.

For more information about 8 West Consulting, visit our website at www.8west.ie.

We are seeking an experienced QA/Test Engineer to join our QA Team. The role is based in Cork, servicing the needs of our client. The successful candidate will report to the Software Project Manager.

The candidate will work with the development team to build and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases, with a minimum of 5 years’ commercial experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases to address technical challenges and reduce the test cycle time through automation.
• Enhance the company’s testing efforts by improving test frameworks, tools, and technologies.
• Contribute to and evolve high-quality automated test solutions for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Transfer knowledge and cross-train team members to improve automation capabilities.
• Understand client business terminology, practices, and procedures within a reasonable timeframe.
• Provide input on best practices for estimating, designing, developing, and executing test procedures and cases.
• Collaborate closely with the Development team daily.
• Liaise with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Business Users to clarify requirements.
• Execute test plans and regression test plans within agreed timelines and standards.
• Test complex application areas and use business knowledge to assess functionality.
• Investigate and document defects, verify resolution, and ensure prompt closure.
• Communicate testing status and flags that may impact QA milestones.
• Manage priorities and set expectations amidst multiple demanding tasks.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the testing function.
• Adhere to and promote internal information security policies and procedures.

Technical Profile

• Minimum of 5+ years of software testing experience.
• Proven experience with industry-standard test automation tools like Visual Studio Test Edition, Selenium WebDriver, or similar.
• Experience with C# is a distinct advantage.
• Good knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with automated testing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of UI ADA tools like MABL, Accessibility Insights, etc., is advantageous.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies.
• Strong background in structured testing methods and techniques.
• Experience in writing test plans and procedures.
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as Microsoft TFS, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM.
• Experience testing business and enterprise applications.

Personal Profile

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Quick learner of new business areas.
• Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Desire to develop knowledge through workshops, publications, and staying current with testing tools and techniques.

Please note this is a daily rate contract position.