Software Developer in Test or Automation Tester
12 month contract
South Dublin
Day rate 450-480 per day
Hybrid 2-3 days a week

MUST HAVE A STAMP 4 VISA or EU/UK Passport

Work as part of a multidisciplinary software engineering 4eam to develop and run tests as well as analyze their output Independently develop and execute test plans
Design and code test automation solutions for user journeys
Raise process improvement opportunities, define and implement simple automation efforts and document automated testing solutions for others on the team.
Perform ad hoc/exploratory testing methodically to ensure system is working as expected by end user.
Comprehend user stories to understand task items per story in the context of all levels of testing (unit, functional, integration, and regression.
Work in an agile environment, attend daily stand up calls and give daily status reports and call out any issues or blockers that may delay release delivery.

All About You

At the minimum, you will be expected to have:

• A Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous work experience in quality engineering.
• Experience of writing test automation for both message processing and REST API applications.
• Experience of writing test automation for UI based application using Selenium/Protractor.
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix. Experience in implementing CI/CD build pipelines with tools like Git/BitBucket, Jenkins and Maven
• Experience with software development frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe
• Sound knowledge of Java, Spring, JUnit, Databases, APIs (REST), Continuous Delivery concepts and tools such as Jenkins/Bamboo, vulnerability tools such as Sonar, Checkmarx/Fortify
• A good understanding of BDD/TDD practices, code review and analysis techniques, and open source agile testing frameworks.
• Excellent technical acumen and ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong knowledge of traditional testing methodologies and how it applies exploratory testing in an Agile environment
• A high-energy, detail-oriented and proactive approach to your work with the ability to function under pressure in an independent environment.
• Possesses strong communication skills -- both verbal and written â€" and strong relationship, collaborative skills and organizational skills.

Candidates demonstrating the following will be preferred
Experience of testing services build on cloud platform such as PCF
Experience of testing microservices based application
Advanced knowledge of Java, Spring, Junit, Databases, APIs (REST/SOAP)
Advanced knowledge of Design Principles and Patterns