IT Test Engineer
I am currently supporting a valued client in finding a talented IT Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for ensuring the robustness and reliability of my client’s critical software applications and IT infrastructure.
Role Overview: As an IT Test Engineer working with my client, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive manual and automated testing across a range of software solutions. You will collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and operational teams, ensuring technology solutions meet high standards of quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Create, execute, and manage detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts to verify software functionality and reliability.
• Conduct manual and automated testing, identifying and documenting defects to enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including development and operations, to understand project requirements and ensure thorough testing.
• Utilise and maintain automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress) to increase testing efficiency.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, security, and performance testing to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Accurately document defects and track resolution processes using industry-standard tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla.
• Analyse test results, providing clear, actionable reports to facilitate improvements.
• Work collaboratively within a DevOps environment, integrating testing processes into CI/CD pipelines.
• Continuously update knowledge on current and emerging testing methodologies and technologies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in software testing, Quality Assurance (QA), or IT systems validation.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Demonstrable expertise in test automation tools and techniques.
• Experience conducting API and database testing (SQL, MySQL).
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively in team environments.

• Create, execute, and manage detailed test plans, test cases, and scripts to verify software functionality and reliability.
• Conduct manual and automated testing, identifying and documenting defects to enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including development and operations, to understand project requirements and ensure thorough testing.
• Utilise and maintain automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress) to increase testing efficiency.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, security, and performance testing to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Accurately document defects and track resolution processes using industry-standard tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla.
• Analyse test results, providing clear, actionable reports to facilitate improvements.
• Work collaboratively within a DevOps environment, integrating testing processes into CI/CD pipelines.
• Continuously update knowledge on current and emerging testing methodologies and technologies