Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Developing Test Strategies: Create comprehensive test plans and strategies that outline testing scope, objectives, resources, and timelines to ensure thorough coverage of all functionalities.
• Designing and Executing Test Cases: Develop and execute manual and automated test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and security, ensuring alignment with user requirements and specifications.
• Performing Functional and Non-Functional Testing: Conduct various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing, to ensure that systems operate effectively under expected conditions.
• Identifying and Reporting Defects: Identify, document, and track defects, providing detailed information to development teams for troubleshooting and resolution, ensuring timely fixes to maintain project schedules.
• Collaborating with Development Teams: Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide feedback, and ensure testing aligns with project goals.
• Implementing Test Automation: Utilise automation tools and frameworks to create automated test scripts, increasing testing efficiency and coverage while reducing manual testing efforts.
• Ensuring Compliance with Standards: Verify that all products and services meet public sector compliance, accessibility, and security standards, safeguarding user data and ensuring adherence to government regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends, testing tools, and methodologies to continuously improve testing processes and practices within the organisation.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, including both manual and automated testing techniques.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical abilities to interpret test results, identify issues, and assess the impact on overall system performance and user experience.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose defects, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with development teams for effective resolution.
• Communication and Collaboration: Effective communication skills to clearly articulate testing outcomes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and report on testing progress to stakeholders.
• Agile Methodology Familiarity: Understanding of Agile practices and principles to integrate testing seamlessly within iterative development processes.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to testing to identify subtle issues that could impact functionality or user satisfaction.