Senior QA Engineer (Automation) - 12 Month Contract

About Teckro 

We founded Teckro to simplify and modernize clinical trials. In fact, thousands of clinical trial investigators and research site staff rely on Teckro to make the most informed decisions for their patients.  

That’s where you come in.   

We’re offering you a role with purpose. Your contribution at Teckro will lead to faster, safer and more efficient clinical trials. Quality of life will be improved. In the end, lives will be saved.   

Could you be our newest Teckronaut?  

What you’ll Do:

Implementation of Web, Mobile or API test automation to reduce manual testing efforts

Design of test cases from acceptance criteria

Review of test cases from other Quality Engineers

Identifies gaps in test coverage and proactively fills this gap

Uses different testing techniques such as exploratory, negative, integration testing

Ensures all test cases are traceable to Stories, Bugs etc.

Execution of manual test cases and reporting of results and associated defects

Collaborates with others on building a test approach / test strategy

Key advisor in the prioritisation of defects into future sprints/cycles

Participate in project meetings and advises on testability of items being discussed

Prioritises test cases for implementation using test automation

Executes automated test suites through GitHub/GitHub Actions and the analysis of failure cases and reproduction of failure cases and reproduction of them

Escalation of critical defects found to line manager and other stakeholders

Be able to quantify the quality of deliverables at the end of a sprint/cycle as part of a Go/No-Go meeting 

Capturing of objective evidence such as screenshot/log files when creating defect reports

Review static code scans in SonarQube for code quality

Provide testing estimates to ensure that sprint activities are well planned and on track 

The Ideal candidate will have: 

Experience of working in an agile team environment

Strong testing experience with Web, Mobile and API based applications

Strong test automation experience with:

Java/Kotlin with IntelliJ

RestAssured

Appium

Cucumber/Allure or similar

Git

Playwright or similar

JMeter

Ability to use TestRail or other test case management systems

Ability to use different testing techniques as and when needed

Ability to produce a testing report including manual and automated tests

Understanding of nonfunctional testing, specifically performance and security

Ability to manage risk, when it relates to level of testing needed

Adaptable to new circumstances

Takes ownership for the QA activities for the agile squad

Collaborative and great communicator

Ability to work under pressure on own initiative

Experience of coaching and leading more junior quality engineers

Qualifications Required: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar

ISTQB Foundation Level

Demonstrable coding experience

Location and Travel:

(Dublin)

Hybrid role - Dublin City Centre, Ireland, currently this is set to 2-3 days per week onsite.

Our Dublin City Centre offices are located less than 3 mins for Pearse St Dart Station and beside the Alex Hotel, making it accessible for all major transport. 

We also offer flexible start/ end times, allowing your schedule to suit your lifestyle

Note: Regrettably we cannot offer work permit sponsorship for this role To be considered, you must currently be based in Ireland and already hold the necessary legal permissions to work here.

Teckro Benefits:

25 days holidays

Length of Service Awarded Holiday Days

Pension 

Healthcare 

Life Insurance 

50% Maternity leave pay after capped length of service 

Paid Paternity leave scheme 

Bike to Work/ Tax Saver Scheme 

Gym/Wellness Allowance 

Sports and Social Club 

We are always looking for amazing people to join our growing team. If you are curious, passionate and motivated, then we want to talk to you!

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