Exactest is currently seeking a QA Test Lead to join our leading Client on a permanent basis. Reporting to the QA Manager, our client has an exciting opportunity to join their team to deliver quality software for next generation software products.

You will have 5 years Software Testing in a fast paced start-up company with minimum of 2 years working as a QA Test Lead. This is an exciting and creative company to work for, with a global presence working in a niche technology platform sector.

The Role

• Proactively improves processes to help deliver a better product.
• Creates and maintains standard documents to be used by the QA team.
• Provide accurate test estimates for QA workload.
• Plan, design, implement & execute verification and validation tests and report bugs in a clear and concise manner.
• Provide regression tests when functional changes are done.
• Identify test features that should be automated.
• Work with project managers and leads to help define test requirements.
• Collaborate with an Agile Team to help create great features.
• Work to the best of your ability to meet project milestone dates.
• Regular reporting to QA manager based on test progress.
• Lead test preparation and execution based on the test plan and according to industry best standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider ENGAGE team during the design and delivery of testing activities.
• Reporting and monitoring test progress throughout the course of the releases.
• Identify any testing-related risks, issues and dependencies and managing escalations appropriately.
• Responsible for the day-to-day test execution and defect management using Jira
• Mentoring and coaching members of the test team.
• Deputise for the Test Manager as required.

Experience

You should possess the following skills and experience and be able to demonstrate/substantiate them at interview:

• Excellent understanding of test engineering best practices.
• Extensive API test experience.
• Experience with databases.
• Experience using JIRA (or other defect tracking tools).
• Experience of working in an Agile SCRUM development environment.
• A minimum of 2 years’ test lead experience including software testing experience throughout all phases of the software delivery cycle.
• Experience estimating, prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and reporting on test activities.
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience reviewing requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across several different teams, projects, and locations.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage schedules, deliver to deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – takes a consultative approach and can build relationships at all levels.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification or similar.

The Person

• An ability to learn and adapt to new environments.
• Passion for quality and attention to detail.
• A self-motivated individual looking to continue their quest for knowledge.
• Somebody with a keen interest in software quality and software testing.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Experience working as part of a scrum team.

• Experience working with both bug tracking and test management tools.
• Process-driven.
• Excellent Teamwork ethic with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to align to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated and self-directed so can work autonomously.

We offer

• Remote working from home, occasional onsite Waterford City, Ireland
• €50k to €60k p/a DOE
• Permanent Full-Time
• Generous Holidays
• Interviewing Now

How to apply

If you wish to apply, please complete the form on the right including a cover note, your available start date together with your most recent CV.

** Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.

** Agency assistance is not required at this time.