EU - IS Tester – Brussels

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LEVEL OF EDUCATION

As stated in the Article 2.6.3.1. of DIGIT-TM II Service requirements, a minimum educational qualification for lot 1 is: Level of education corresponding to Level 6 of the European Qualification Framework which typically corresponds to a EQF 6 bachelor’s degree of 3 years.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

• Ability to understand, speak and write in English;
• Attention to detail;
• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team;
• Excellent Team Player;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work autonomously, managing his/her own workload independently, providing status updates, liaising with others and escalating issues as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

The following tasks will be performed by the external service provider:

• Gain knowledge of the solution(s) to be tested;
• Gain knowledge of the test data and testing strategy;
• Creation and modification of test data (in the form of a text/XML file(s);
• Definition of test plans and test cases;
• Construction of test scenarios and scripts;
• Execution of the corresponding test(s) using EC test tool(s);
• Reporting of test results;
• Assistance with the coordination of test campaigns and communication campaigns;
• Assistance with the running of the project support desk;
• Interaction with project team members, business analysts, customers, users, project leaders, and developers.

The following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

• Ability to understand, speak and write in English;
• Attention to detail;
• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team;
• Excellent Team Player;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work autonomously, managing his/her own workload independently, providing status updates, liaising with others and escalating issues as appropriate

The following specific expertise is considered an advantage for the performance of tasks:

• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile);
• Knowledge of XML/Schematron file format;
• Knowledge of Jira/Confluence/SharePoint.
• Knowledge of testing technologies, tools and techniques;
• Hands-on experience in manual testing;
• Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools;
• Experience in the test data preparation;
• Ability to apply high quality standards;
• Good communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences;
• Ability to participate in technical meetings;
• Good redaction skills, experience in preparation of written reports
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application development. 3 DIGIT TM II Technical Annex for Lot 1 – v