Software Test Engineer

Job Description

About the job

Analyses testing requirements and creates relevant and applicable test strategies, plans and scripts.

Carries out testing for new and improved functionality for internal and external facing Company software and applications.

Responsibilities

Analyses requirements for testing and creates test strategies for new projects as well as existing projects where changes are required.

Creates and documents test plans, scenarios and scripts for validation by Developers and Analysts.

Creates automation scripts for use in Regression testing.

Executes testing scripts in all IT environments, tracking and reporting progress in line with the Defect Management Cycle

Identifies new and existing defects / bugs and measures these in line with agreed metrics.

Reports on and passes back findings and results to relevant Analysts and Developers for remedial work

Support peers and team members and is an active participant in Scrum team activities.

Qualifications

Role Requirements R=required, G=good to have

R – 2-4 Years of Proven experience in Testing.

R - Proven knowledge of different phases of testing in all IT environments

R - Have experience of Agile project delivery methodology

R - Have an up to date knowledge of test tools such as JIRA for defect classification, management and reporting

R - Be prepared to be flexible and take ownership of defects through resolution.

R - Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

R - Show initiative and take a pro-active approach to identify risks and issues

G - ISEB/ISTQB qualification or equivalent

G - Experience in Test Automation tools (like Selenium)

G - Experience of other roles in the Software Delivery Life Cycle

G - Willingness to travel internationally if required

G - Proven ability to test API functions

You may be asked to undertake additional duties to those above, either on a temporary or permanent basis, which the Company reasonably believes you are capable of carrying out, or for which you will be trained.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

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About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights - delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms - NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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