SQA Engineer
Location: Aberdeen Scotland
Description: IHS is in need of SQA Engineer right now, this vacancy will be placed in Scotland. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. -
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Description
IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information and insight in critical areas that shape today's business landscape, including energy and power; design and supply ch! ain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost. Businesses and governments in more than 165 countries around the globe rely on the comprehensive content and expert independent analysis of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS employs more than 5,100 people in more than 30 countries around the world.
Summary:
This position is the first level in the Software Quality Assurance career path. Incumbents in this position work as part of a project team to develop and deliver commercial software products for external and internal use. Incumbent has general knowledge and experience in IT and working knowledge of one or more technologies such as Web Se! rvices, Java, .Net, Graphical User Interface, spatial technolo! gies or database technologies. Incumbent has knowledge across a spectrum of programming languages and techniques, testing methodologies, automated testing tools and applies both existing and new technologies in developing solutions.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team of developers and testers on a newly created, mission critical project for the company. The web based product will provide a wealth of detailed fiscal information to the worldwide Oil and Gas industry.
General Job Duties:
Under guidance, participate as part of a project team to test and measure quality of products developed in support of the portfolio management process.
Specific Job Duties:
Use the Agile testing methodology to ensure application is thoroughly tested throughout development and before release.
Provide input in establishing program and/or project budget and timelines.
Monitor and report to manageme! nt on project status, identify issues that may impede attainment of project goals, recommend and implement corrective measures.
Work closely with developers in an Agile environment to understand and refine requirements and convert these requirements into documented testcases.
Collaborate with other team members to manage defects through from discovery to closure effectively.
Continuously expand knowledge in area of specialization.
Contribute positively to global testing effort on large, critical IHS product(s), including the production of test plans, testing strategies, testcases, status reporting, and hands on test execution.
Assist with test automation scripts in an Agile environment
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelors in Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience.
Required Experience:
Experience in software test o! r software development.
Experienced in testing web-based appli! cations in a commercial environment
Knowledge of one or more high level programming languages.
Knowledge of one or more technologies (e.g., Web, Java, .Net, Graphical User Interface, spatial technologies).
Stays current with rapidly changing technology and applies it to business needs.
Must be able to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Knowledge of one or more Automation or Performance Tools (e.g., Selenium, Microsoft Visual Studio, etc.) is desirable
Previous experience with load and performance testing is desirable.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience of test planning documentation and defect tracking systems.
Must be able to work effectively as part of a project/program team and foster team cooperation.
Understanding of the Agile project management and development methodologies is desirable.
Some knowle! dge of the Oil and Gas industry, GIS systems or financial modelling tools would be an advantage.
Professional certification as warranted.
- Only qualified candidates will receive consideration and follow up*
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UK-Aberdeen - UKA1
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 03 May 2013 22:18:35 GMT