Graduate QA Tester

Verizon Communications; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon Communications in Ireland is seeking a Graduate QA Tester within the Global Supply Chain, Sourcing and Sustainability group. You will collaborate with Developers, UAT, E2E teams and PMO, defining test scenarios and executing tests to ensure high quality deliverables in a hybrid work setup.

The role emphasizes automation, DevOps/Agile tools, test reports, and continuous delivery excellence, with emphasis on strong communication and the ability to work in Agile/SAFe environments.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• A related co-op or internship experience, with proven project and work experience (a portfolio is helpful).
• Knowledge of automation tools, developing software test plans, managing defects lifecycle using standard tools.
• To be considered for this role, applicants must already hold a valid right to work in Ireland. We are currently unable to support employment permit sponsorship.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in working in Agile/SAFe teams.
• Experience with testing principles applying different testing techniques to deliver a High Quality product.
• Ability to adopt an automation first approach and execute the automation test strategies.
• Collaboration skills to manage the peers, partners and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of quality engineers, partners like Developers, SME and Architect on test activities for deliverables.
• Defining test scenarios, test cases, executing of tests, publish test reports for given set of requirements.
• Working on automation using standard test automation tools for the respective area of work.
• Utilizing the testing lifecycles tools, DevOps/Agile tools for day-to-day operations, status reporting and to collaborate with other partners.
• Improving the overall delivery excellence by working through project dynamics.

Skills

Testing principles

Automation tools

Agile/SAFe

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Automation tools

DevOps/Agile tools

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

As a Graduate QA Tester in Verizon’s Global Supply Chain, Sourcing and Sustainability group, you will be working with external stakeholders communicating with business partners, Dev, UAT, E2E teams and the PMO teams.

Working with a team of quality engineers, partners like Developers, SME and Architect on test activities for deliverables.

Defining test scenarios, test cases, executing of tests, publish test reports for given set of requirements.

Working on automation using standard test automation tools for the respective area of work.

Utilizing the testing lifecycles tools, DevOps/Agile tools for day-to-day operations, status reporting and to collaborate with other partners.

Improving the overall delivery excellence by working through project dynamics.

What we're looking for...

You enjoy working on testing principles and applying different testing techniques to deliver a High Quality product. You are a great teammate and have a go-getter kind of attitude with good interpersonal skills. You stay focused and enjoy the challenge that comes with this role and are able to manage work effectively in a dynamic, complex and deadline-oriented environment.

You’ll need to have:

Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field.

A related co-op or internship experience, with proven project and work experience (a portfolio is helpful).

Knowledge of automation tools, developing software test plans, managing defects lifecycle using standard tools.

To be considered for this role, applicants must already hold a valid right to work in Ireland. We are currently unable to support employment permit sponsorship.

Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Experience in working in Agile/SAFe teams.

Experience with testing principles applying different testing techniques to deliver a High Quality product.

Ability to adopt an automation first approach and execute the automation test strategies.

Collaboration skills to manage the peers, partners and other stakeholders.

Why Verizon?

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

We are a ‘pay for performance’ company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries and performance-based incentives. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award programme.

Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.

You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first-in-class Employee Assistance Programme, to empower you to make positive health decisions.

We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work-life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.

Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools, and access to industry research.

You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community, and sustainability commitment.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

As a Graduate QA Tester in Verizon’s Global Supply Chain, Sourcing and Sustainability group, you will be working with external stakeholders communicating with business partners, Dev, UAT, E2E teams and the PMO teams.

• Working with a team of quality engineers, partners like Developers, SME and Architect on test activities for deliverables.

• Defining test scenarios, test cases, executing of tests, publish test reports for given set of requirements.

• Working on automation using standard test automation tools for the respective area of work.

• Utilizing the testing lifecycles tools, DevOps/Agile tools for day-to-day operations, status reporting and to collaborate with other partners.

• Improving the overall delivery excellence by working through project dynamics.

What we're looking for...

You enjoy working on testing principles and applying different testing techniques to deliver a High Quality product. You are a great teammate and have a go-getter kind of attitude with good interpersonal skills. You stay focused and enjoy the challenge that comes with this role and are able to manage work effectively in a dynamic, complex and deadline-oriented environment.

You’ll need to have:

• Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field.

• A related co-op or internship experience, with proven project and work experience (a portfolio is helpful).

• Knowledge of automation tools, developing software test plans, managing defects lifecycle using standard tools.

• To be considered for this role, applicants must already hold a valid right to work in Ireland. We are currently unable to support employment permit sponsorship.

Even Better If You Have…

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

• Experience in working in Agile/SAFe teams.

• Experience with testing principles applying different testing techniques to deliver a High Quality product.

• Ability to adopt an automation first approach and execute the automation test strategies.

• Knowledge in reusable component development.

• Collaboration skills to manage the peers, partners and other stakeholders.

Why Verizon?

Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive, valued by our employees, and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice.

• We are a ‘pay for performance’ company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries and performance-based incentives. We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award programme.

• Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers.

• You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources, including a first-in-class Employee Assistance Programme, to empower you to make positive health decisions.

• We offer generous paid time off benefits to help you manage your work-life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements*.

• Verizon provides training and development for all levels, to help you enhance your skills and develop your career, from funding towards education assistance, award-winning training, online development tools, and access to industry research.

• You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental, community, and sustainability commitment.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.

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