Software Test Engineer (Manual) – Limerick Hybrid

Solas IT Recruitment; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT recruitment is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join their team in Limerick. This role, focused on manual testing with potential automation exposure, includes collaboration with product teams to ensure high-quality software. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2-4 years of experience in software testing are encouraged to apply. This position offers excellent benefits, including a hybrid work environment, health care, and pension options.

Benefits

Bonus

Health Care (you & family)

Pension

Share Options

Life Cover

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in manual software testing or similar role.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Ability to write clear and comprehensive test cases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to understand product requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases.
• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing.

Skills

Manual Testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

TestRail

Zephyr

JIRA

Bugzilla

Job description

Software Test Engineer (Manual) – Limerick Hybrid

Due to continued success, my client is looking for a Software Test Engineer with experience in Manual Testing to join the team. The role will be heavily manual exposure to automation increasing as you progress.

*Excellent Benefits*: Bonus, Health Care (you & family), Pension, Share Options, Life Cover, Hybrid working and more

The Role:

• Collaborate with development and product teams to understand product functionality and requirements.
• Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and functional specifications.
• Perform manual functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing on web, mobile, and desktop applications.
• Identify, document, and track bugs, defects, and issues through the defect tracking system.
• Validate fixes and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the development team.
• Perform acceptance testing of new features and applications, ensuring they meet high-quality standards.
• Provide clear and detailed feedback on product quality to ensure continuous improvements.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and product design meetings.
• Continuously improve testing processes, standards, and documentation to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4+ years of experience in manual software testing or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
• Experience with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or similar.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and bug reports.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic understanding of web and mobile technologies, databases, and APIs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.