Automated Tester

Automated TesterStart date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week in 1 Waterside, Kingswood Ave, Dublin Ireland, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €300 - €400 per dayThe Expertise We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience is required6+ years Software Quality Engineering experienceSignificant experience with test automation tools and frameworksExperience with continuous integration practices and automated deployment toolsExperience with agile methodology, working in an environment where you are part of a co-located team who at times work with other squads distributed globallyExperience with agile methodology, working in an environment where you are part of a co-located team who at times work with other squads distributed globallyThe Skills You Will BringProven understanding of the software development process including planning, analysis, design, coding, phases of testing and associated methodologies (BDD), problem and resolution management5+ years of test automation development using Java or similar languageUse and build upon the existing automation framework adding robust test suites to add to overall test coverageHands on experience with crafting and maintaining testing frameworks like JunitExperience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stackExperience using REST, Java, Web Services, Git and JenkinsGood experience with API testing and associated verification methods, Swagger and JSONProven technical skills using SQL, JavaScript and JavaExperience with test automation tools such as Cucumber, REST Assured and KarateKnowledge of Version Control Systems and branching strategiesAbility to quickly learn, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environmentExperience with Jira X-Ray for test management / test repo an advantageHave the proven ability to work independently as part of an Agile Sprint, team/squads The Purpose of Your RoleActively participate in all Agile Ceremonies from planning through to sprint close and retroWork collaboratively with engineering and business colleagues to interpret business requirements and crystallize stories and acceptance criteria for implementation during the relevant agile ceremoniesContribute to the design phases of projects to ensure engineering solutions are automatablePractical experience working with multiple test types including smoke, functional and regression to develop and execute test scripts and associated automation test suitesMine and manipulate data to create test data and test cases for projectsBe the voice of quality within your team by championing the adoption of the process and standards set by your overall QE Chapter and ensure that you and your team adhere to the best practice consistentlyAnalyse and report test results, project tracking and product release readinessContinually grow your skillset with the use of company fortnightly full learning daysThe Value You Will DeliverProvide quality leadership by driving a culture of qualityInfluence the broader team in quality engineering behaviours and practicesStrong analytical, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at a given time