Software test specialist is required for a leading multi national organisation based in their European HQ in West Dublin. The role is full time and permanent.

Our Clients is a major multi national blue chip organisation within the IT Sector, their European Head Quarters based in West Dublin with there further satellite offices based throughout the country. They are currently looking to add a Software test specialist to be based in either their Cork or Galway lab.

Our client has labs in both Cork and Galway focuses on the software development and deployment of products in the Wireless Performance Management space.

Requirements:

· Independently detailing test cases, executing and completing test plans assigned to you.

· Ensuring that any errors in the test cases are corrected as soon as viable.

· Constructing test sets based on the functional requirements.

· Ensuring that all test cases are updated with test results as they are executed.

· Automating test cases for future regression testing.

· Identifying the scope of your work and objectives and negotiating the workload and schedule with your team lead/line manager.

· Attempting to independently solve issues, and for appropriate escalation when your own attempts have been exhausted.

· Adhering to the quality procedures in place.

· Understanding working in Agile environments.

· Communicating and negotiating directly with development where appropriate to resolve issues found during testing.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Software Quality Assurance/functional software testing using standard testing techniques & methodologies. This experience should be demonstrable on a variety of projects involving both individual and team based projects, ideally including working on a globally dispersed team. Additionally, evidence of ability to manage conflicting and/or changing priorities is desired as well as experience of time management and working to deadlines. Experience of working in a Unix/Linux environment, virtualized environments, including basic system administration activities.

You will ideally have at least 3 years experience in Experience in Software Quality Assurance/functional software. Ideally have gained 3 years experience working in a Unix/Linux environment including basic system administration activities

English: Fluent

There is an excellent salary and benefits package available to the right candidate.

To apply for this position in strict confidence, submit your CV to keyaccounts@manpower.ie or call 01-6455232 for a private conversation regarding the position.