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Validate the functionality of the platform through the development of automated tests or manual test scenarios.
Check the proper functioning of the product in the modules of the platform
Be responsible for the conformity of the product with the specifications
Ensure the required level of quality of the delivered functionalities
Work in close relationship with teammates of the Scrum team, as well as with other R&D teams, located in different sites and countries
Reporting to the head of the product development team
Key Responsibilities
Be part of an Agile team and be fully engaged in applying the Scrum methodology
Apply the transversal quality objectives provided by the Quality team and be an ambassador of these objectives within its Scrum team
Design test scenarios from the specifications (user stories) defined by the Product Owner of the team in collaboration with the other members of the development team
Test developments provided by developers during sprints
Track test execution with test reports
Notify failures in the internal bug tracking tool (JIRA) and validate patches
Confirm the achievement of quality objectives, in accordance with the generic "Definition of Done" and the specific acceptance criteria defined in the Scrum team
Participate in the arbitration of patches and / or developments
Contribute to validate the content of the product documentation
Design automated tests in the dedicated tool managed by the automation team, to ensure that automated regression testing during patch and release deliveries increases/maintains a high level of code coverage.
Participate in the design of the product, as an actor in the planning of Poker planning meetings
Participate in product knowledge transfer, by being involved in sprint reviews (preparation and/or presentation)
Participate in meetings with Customer Support organized by the Product Business Analyst or Product Owner, and keep a view of the backlog of his domain
Work closely with QA colleagues from other scrum teams and keep a transversal product vision
Ensure effective communication of QA work and any related issues
Must have:
At least 3 to 5 years of hands-on product testing
Experience testing web applications (Intermediate level)
Natural high level of attention to detail in all aspects of working
Able to prioritise and plan own time to ensure deadlines are met
Good problem-solving and troubleshooting approach; always able to provide logical solutions and options
Clear verbal and written communication style to enable conversations with all levels of stakeholder including direct customers and to ensure accurate issue recording
Must be able to assess tasks for the best testing approach and apply these throughout the different phases of a project.
A rapid ‘pick up and learn approach’ that will ensure valuable contribution to any team within days of joining the team
Experience with Agile methodologies
Preferred:
Experience with performance and/or security testing
Good domain, component or product knowledge in either finance, payroll or HR fields
Proven experience in testing including experience in designing and implementing test artefacts and awareness of relevant automation tools
Knowledge of relational databases is very desirable