QA Analyst Required

Our client, an exciting fast growing SaaS company providing business management Software requires a QA Analyst to join the team in Manchester or Cheshire on a permanent basis.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to test work items while adhering to defined specifications within agreed timelines.

The QA Analyst must have the knowledge of the relevant test practices and technologies required to perform their daily tasks, liaising with their colleagues in Development, Support, and other departments to ensure delivery of a complete solution to each problem within agreed timelines.

By fulfilling this the role of QA Analyst and becoming custodians of quality, while following test process.

Skills

All members of the test team are experienced in understanding the principles of testing required in order to assess all pieces of work and create viable test scenarios.

Experience is needed in the following areas:

UI, Exploratory, Regression, API testing
Writing Test Documentation, Acceptance Criteria, BDD
Azure Devops, Azure Test Hub, Postman, SQL Server, Teams
Test Automation
ISTQB/ISEB
Lean Principles - Kanban

You

It is most important that you enjoy your work. Our Development and QA team love what they do and we need like-minded people!

Above all, you must be hard working, with a keen desire to progress. You will have a killer eye for detail and be confident in putting forward ideas to help us solve technical problems & make great improvements to the product.

Ultimately, our aim is to provide you with an environment that is thriving, challenging, flexible and inclusive; in a culture where people are rewarded with new opportunities for their hard work.

Benefits include:

· Competitive Salary

· Medical insurance

· Statutory Pension

· 25 days + bank holidays and your birthday off

· Company outings and events

· Professional development

· Flexible working (by prior arrangement)

If this sounds like you then apply now!

We are seeking a Test Engineer to join our client for a 6-month contract based in Vienna, Austria. You will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing functional and non-functional manual and automated test cases, and apply and develop test automation. Rate €60EUR per hour.

To be successful in this Test Engineer role we are seeking someone with the following experience -

• 3+ years' testing experience
• ISTQB
• SQL
• Java
• API Testing
• Mobile Testing
• Selenium

Please apply ASAP to be considered for this Test Engineer contract role.

A Government Agency based in The Hague, Netherlands is recruiting for a technical tester to join a dynamic team on an initial 6 month contract.

Essential skills:

• Excellent English language skills.
• 5 years of experience in conducting functional testing of web applications.          
• 2 years of experience in designing, coding and executing automated tests using tools, such as HP Unified Functional testing (QuickTest Professional) or  Selenium WebDriver              
• 1 year of experience in designing, coding and executing automated tests on applications based on  micro-service architecture or running in containers    
• 6 months of experience in test planning and test management 
• 6 months of experience in conducting performance testing of web applications / services             
• Knowledge of testing on various test levels using a variety of test types.
• Knowledge of how to design, code and execute functional automated tests on applications based on a micro-service architecture or running in containers    
• Knowledge of how to design, code and execute functional automated regression tests of web applications           
• Knowledge of how to conduct non-functional testing of web applications/services             

Desirable:

• Knowledge of how to design, code and execute functional automated regression tests using Selenium WebDriver  in continuous integration 
• Knowledge of ISEB/ISTQB  terminology, (demonstrated by passing the relevant certification exam(s))      
• Knowledge of test management, planning, test metrics and estimations
• Knowledge of testing the following Software Quality Characteristics: Functionality, Technical Security, Usability, Efficiency, Reliability & Maintainability   

Please get in touch for further details.

Software Test Engineer Needed! Endeavour Recruitment is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer for their client in Leicester.  The Software Test Engineer is required to take responsibility for testing software on multiple projects and ensure all defects are resolved. A background in process control, warehouse automation or industrial control logistics advantageous.  Salary up to £40K plus benefits.

Our client is based in Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands.  It is home to manufacturing, engineering and IT industries.  With an excellent infrastructure of road and rail links this makes Leicester accessible from many regions.

Benefits:

•        Pension Contribution of 6%
•        Health Care Cash Plan
•        Dental Plan
•        Travel Insurance
•        Critical Illness Cover
•        Home Insurance
•        Holiday Trading Scheme
•        Cycle to Work Scheme
•        Discounts on Shopping, Cinema, Days Out

Responsibilities:

Working collaboratively with Software Engineers the Software Test Engineer would take ownership of the testing requirements.  You must ensure that all function and non-functional requirements are translated into test cases.  Manage the configuration control of hardware and software test environments.  Perform testing and record results.  Ensure testing is carried out with the project constraints.

Working Knowledge Required:

•        Software release and configuration management systems.
•        Installation and configuration of applications on Windows/Unix/Linux server environments.
•        SQL to query database table content.
•        Work in Process Control, Warehouse Automation, Control Logistics or a similar business area.
•        Experience in performing Factory and User Acceptance Testing.
•        Testing of mission critical high availability systems.
•        Generating test scenarios from client’s brief and translating into functional tests.
•        Minimum of ISEB foundation certificate for software testing
•        Experience using both V-model and Waterfall methodology is essential

If you believe you have the right experience and previous track record to successfully deliver in this role, then please apply quickly in order to be shortlisted.  

Endeavour has an excellent career opportunity for a passionate Test Engineer, who is keen to further their career, by joining our Cyber Security client, based in Worcestershire. This is a permanent position and the salary is up to £40,000 for the right candidate.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Writing test plans and test scripts at all levels.
• Running tests against scripts.
• Recording and documenting results.
• Raising defects.
• Prioritising your own work.
• Working within a closely-knit team.
• Production of documentation using industry-standard tools.
• Mentoring test engineers.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Suitability for holding a UK security clearance (SC).
• Recent experience of writing, modifying and executing software tests.
• Test automation experience.
• Recent experience of using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience of testing either network or desktop GUI applications (preferably both).
• Recent use of Test and Defect Management Tools.
• Experienced use of at least one of the following operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix or Solaris 10.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Domain knowledge of cyber security.
• Experience of setting up and using virtual machines, such as VMware or Docker.
• Performing packet capture and analysis.
• TCP/IP protocols, particularly SMTP and HTTP.
• Encryption standards (e.g. public key encryption).
• Experience of setting up integrated test environments.
• Visual Studio and TFS 2017 or later.
• Cloud-based testing, e.g. AWS or Azure.
• Agile testing techniques.

If you want to enhance your career and join a client in the Cyber Security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour has an excellent career opportunity for a passionate Test Engineer, who is keen to further their career, by joining our Cyber Security client, based in Worcestershire. This is a permanent position and the salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Eligibility for UK security clearance
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
• Recent experience of writing, modifying and executing software tests
• Domain knowledge of application security including a detailed understanding of implementation from a testing perspective is preferred
• Interaction: ability to work collaboratively across functions within the business and to have sufficient flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities
• Good communication skills in both written and verbal form

Essential Recent Experience in Testing the Following:

• Web (HTTP/HTTPS)
• GUI and Desktop Applications

Test Environment experience of the following is essential:

• Experience of setting up and using Virtual Machines
• Microsoft Windows
• Performing packet capture and analysis
• Linux or Unix or Oracle’s Solaris 10
• Use of Test and Defect Management Tools

Preferable Skills and Knowledge:

• An ability to demonstrate knowledge of full product lifecycle is desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft TFS 2010 or later, Visual Studio 2010 or later, MTM 2010 or later
• Test Automation experience
• Internet standard (SMTP/MIME) email messaging
• Software encryption
• TCP/IP protocols including SNMP, SFTP, syslog, NTP
• Configuring and using communications equipment such as routers, switches and other IP network test equipment

If you want to enhance your career and join a client in the Cyber Security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent long term contract opportunity for a Software Test Analyst with extensive Testing experience including Hands on Testing, Test Analysis, Test Management and client facing. Applicants are required to be eligible for Security Clearance.

Role:

To test and develop software across multiple projects ensuring that all output meets defined functional and non-functional requirements and that all defects are effectively managed and resolved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all functional and non-functional design requirements are correctly translated into test cases/scenarios.
• Ensure the configuration control of the hardware and software test environment is managed.
• To perform the required testing and accurately record/report test results.
• Perform testing activities within the project budget and on time.
• Ensure that identified defects are properly identified and reviewed.
• To read the requisite design documentation and gain a full understanding of the functional and non-functional project requirements.
• To independently decompose the system design requirements into logical units for testing purposes.
• To create the test strategies, plans and specifications and include detailed test cases to validate positive/negative scenarios for each logical unit.
• Configure environments as needed to complete assigned testing.
• To work within customer environments performing and recording tests.
• To execute the detailed test cases and maintain the test records with associated results/configurations.
• Provide test summary reports to the Project Team.
• To provide necessary support to the software development team by resolving queries relating to identified defects.
• To advise on the selection of any test software or tools required for testing.
• Monitor and update defect reports including defect closeout.
• Deliver released software from development/test to customer sites and complete final User Acceptance Testing at the clients facility.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of Airline/Handler baggage operational processes
• Working knowledge of current legislative requirements as applied to software products (eg graphical user interface standards).
• A working knowledge of software release, configuration management systems.
• A working knowledge of installing/configuring applications on Windows/Unix/Linux server environments
• Experience of using SQL to query database table content (preferably Oracle)
• Experience of working in an ISO 9001/Tickit environment.
• Experience of performing similar roles in airports/logistics or materials handling.
• Working in process control, warehouse automation, industrial control logistics or a similar business area.
• At least 3 years' experience in performing Factory and User Acceptance Testing role.
• Testing of mission critical high availability systems.
• Experience of generating test scenarios from client's brief and decomposing into functional tests.
• Degree in an engineering or computer science related discipline.
• Minimum of ISEB foundation certificate for software testing.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to plan and organise multiple workload requirements.
• Ability to work and manage defined deadlines within programme and budget.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Please get in touch ASAP for consideration for this not to be missed contract opportunity.

We are urgently recruiting for an experience Tester to join a Large European Organisation based in The Netherlands on an initial 6 month contract.

Skills and experience required :

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in various areas of software testing.
• 4 years + experience in conducting functional testing.
• 2 years’ experience in organising/contributing to acceptance testing (UAT/OAT) of internally/externally developed applications.
• 1 – 2 year of experience in formally reviewing requirements and defining acceptance criteria.
• A minimum of 1 year experience with Visual Studio Team Foundation Server or equivalent.
• Theoretical knowledge of the fundamental test process.
• Knowledge of testing on various test levels using a variety of test types.
• Knowledge of test design/execution using the following test design techniques:
• Specification-based (or behaviour-based or black box);
• Structure-based (or white box); Defect-based Experience-based
• Determine suitable test approaches,
• Compose suitable Test Documentation,
• Define suitable acceptance criteria
• Review structurally work products from other teams
• Knowledge how to approach and organize user acceptance testing / operational acceptance testing
• Knowledge of ISEB/ISTQB  terminology, (demonstrated by passing the relevant certification exam(s)
• Knowledge of test automation
• Knowledge of testing JAVA based enterprise solutions               

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of Law Enforcements Analysis platforms (e.g. IBM iBase, Palantir Government or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Linux shell commands
• Knowledge of system integration testing
• Knowledge of SQL

Please get in touch for further details on this excellent contract opportunity.