Intermediate Quality Test Engineer - Durban at Relx

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• This is a position in Quality Assurance responsible for developing and executing performance and automation tests. This position plans and executes effective and efficient performance and automation testing to accomplish on-time and efficient delivery of high-quality software products and/or data

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  3+ years of QA Test Engineering experience
•  BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

•  Strong understanding of QA methodologies.
•  Strong knowledge of process improvement.
•  Strong knowledge of the software development process.
•  Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
•  Strong project management skills.
•  Solid QA testing skills.
•  Attention to detail.
•  Proven ability to develop and execute automated and performance testing.
•  Basic understanding of working within budgets.
•  Understanding of industry trends.
•  Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement practices.
•  Strong research skills (tools/root cause analysis).
•  Good oral and written communication.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•  Develop and execute automated and performance testing for assigned projects to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality software products and services on time, on budget, and to specification.
•  Interact with Product Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to plan testing for delivery of products and enhancements and to assure products meet product requirements and quality standards.
•  Maintain flexibility to react quickly to changes in priorities or circumstances to meet the needs of the business.
•  Work with QA/Testing staff, project managers, technical leads, and subject matter experts to plan and execute automated and performance tests.
•  Report issues and results, researching and identifying root causes as appropriate, documenting accordingly.
•  Ensure that testing addresses requirements as agreed with other stakeholders.
•  Research available tools and participate in initiatives to implement those that will cost-effectively enhance testing capabilities and product quality.
•  Identify opportunities to apply existing automation or other tools to meet testing needs.
•  Research and identify root causes of performance issues in partnership with architects, developers, and network and system engineers.
•  Maintain awareness of the state of the industry and evaluate emerging trends/developments that may benefit the organization.
•  Conduct project reviews, ensuring review criteria are defined, and implement procedures for ensuring quality control of project deliverables.
•  Cooperate in the enhancement of the methodologies employed for test planning and execution, defect tracking, and metric and status reporting.
•  Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.
•  Maintain framework for record retention in order to support internal and external IT audits.
•  Work across teams to enhance quality assurance/testing and help to develop/execute performance and automation testing throughout the business as appropriate.
•  Identify areas for improvement and, with leadership, peers, or others, implement initiatives improving overall capability and efficiency.
•  Ensure results of root cause analyses are addressed.
•  All other job duties as assigne