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Software Test Engineer
at Hays in Barcelona
Our client is a multinational software Developer that produces market leading applications and bespoke Solutions that allow organisations to dramatically streamline their customer service operations- with a proven track record of developing innovative software for prestigious organisations such as Ikea, Novartis, Orange or Credit Suisse and a strategy based around R&D the company is at the forefront of its field. Founded in 2001 the company now has an established presence in 10 countries and provides solutions for clients in 20 countries around the world. A truly multinational organisation with an incredibly international team the organisation is at a stage now where R&D efforts are turning into growth that you can be a part of!
Based at our client’s Barcelona office, we are looking for an experienced Software Test Engineer willing to help in setting up our Test team for the Products’ department and, once in place, also act as Test Lead. The position offers a lot of freedom under responsibility and will allow you to grow both as a person and within our company in order to realize your full potential.
You are a committed person willing to get things done, interested in working in a dynamic, agile environment. Very well organized, with an eye for detail and a structured mindset, your approach to each case is pragmatic, analytical and considers all possible aspects. It is also very important that you have excellent communication skills.
You will be carrying out quality control activities including reviewing documents, writing and maintaining test scripts, preparing and performing functional tests, tracking bugs and writing reports. You will identify potential automation areas, design and build automate tests.
If you have at least 2 years in a similar position, 5 years working with IT / software development / software testing, good knowledge of formal testing techniques, test processes and procedures and experience in test automation applications and scripted regression testing, this jobs is for you !
Job description
Main responsibilities:
Develop and Validate Test Plans that cover the entire software development process
Define the scope of testing within the context of each release / delivery.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, design test methods, test cases and other documentation for functional and regression testing
Design, deploy and manage the appropriate testing framework to meet the testing mandate.
Document test execution.
Identify potential automation areas; design and build automated tests.
Identify and propose testing process’ enhancements
Extract and analyze tests’ metrics
Risk management: detect and manage test risks.
Participating in quality assurance activities and continual process improvements.
Implement Software Development best practices
Regular status reports of testing activities to the QA Manager
In addition to the above, you might help QA Manager in:
Implementing and evolving appropriate measurements and metrics.
o To be applied against the Product under test.
o To be applied against the Testing Team.
Planning, deploying, and managing the testing effort for any given engagement / release.
Managing and growing Testing assets required for meeting the testing mandate:
o Team Members
o Testing Tools
o Testing Process
Required skills/experience:
At least 2 years in a similar position.
Total work experience working with IT / software development / software testing should be at least 5 years
Good knowledge of formal testing techniques, test processes and procedures.
Experience in test automation applications and scripted regression testing
Knowledge of a programming language such as Java
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to write technical documentation, reports and procedure manuals
Meriting skills/experience:
Agile Testing Experience
Ability to work well both alone and within a larger team.
Experience with moving test procedures from manual to automatic test methods.
Experience working with open source tools, libraries and products
Experience in security and backend testing
Knowledge of Agile work processes
Knowledge about Quality Management Systems, CMMI, Six Sigma, …
Good analytical skills with a challenging and enquiring mind
Good communication skills, organized and motivated, persistent, driven to complete tasks
Responsible and reliable
Young, outgoing, flexible and international work environment.
Professional development.
Flexible working hours.
Social benefits.
Based at our client’s Barcelona office, we are looking for an experienced Software Test Engineer willing to help in setting up our Test team for the Products’ department and, once in place, also act as Test Lead. The position offers a lot of freedom under responsibility and will allow you to grow both as a person and within our company in order to realize your full potential.
You are a committed person willing to get things done, interested in working in a dynamic, agile environment. Very well organized, with an eye for detail and a structured mindset, your approach to each case is pragmatic, analytical and considers all possible aspects. It is also very important that you have excellent communication skills.
You will be carrying out quality control activities including reviewing documents, writing and maintaining test scripts, preparing and performing functional tests, tracking bugs and writing reports. You will identify potential automation areas, design and build automate tests.
If you have at least 2 years in a similar position, 5 years working with IT / software development / software testing, good knowledge of formal testing techniques, test processes and procedures and experience in test automation applications and scripted regression testing, this jobs is for you !
Job description
Main responsibilities:
Develop and Validate Test Plans that cover the entire software development process
Define the scope of testing within the context of each release / delivery.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, design test methods, test cases and other documentation for functional and regression testing
Design, deploy and manage the appropriate testing framework to meet the testing mandate.
Document test execution.
Identify potential automation areas; design and build automated tests.
Identify and propose testing process’ enhancements
Extract and analyze tests’ metrics
Risk management: detect and manage test risks.
Participating in quality assurance activities and continual process improvements.
Implement Software Development best practices
Regular status reports of testing activities to the QA Manager
In addition to the above, you might help QA Manager in:
Implementing and evolving appropriate measurements and metrics.
o To be applied against the Product under test.
o To be applied against the Testing Team.
Planning, deploying, and managing the testing effort for any given engagement / release.
Managing and growing Testing assets required for meeting the testing mandate:
o Team Members
o Testing Tools
o Testing Process
Required skills/experience:
At least 2 years in a similar position.
Total work experience working with IT / software development / software testing should be at least 5 years
Good knowledge of formal testing techniques, test processes and procedures.
Experience in test automation applications and scripted regression testing
Knowledge of a programming language such as Java
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to write technical documentation, reports and procedure manuals
Meriting skills/experience:
Agile Testing Experience
Ability to work well both alone and within a larger team.
Experience with moving test procedures from manual to automatic test methods.
Experience working with open source tools, libraries and products
Experience in security and backend testing
Knowledge of Agile work processes
Knowledge about Quality Management Systems, CMMI, Six Sigma, …
Good analytical skills with a challenging and enquiring mind
Good communication skills, organized and motivated, persistent, driven to complete tasks
Responsible and reliable
Young, outgoing, flexible and international work environment.
Professional development.
Flexible working hours.
Social benefits.
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