Graduate QA Test Engineer

Graduate QA Test Engineer

Department: Business Services - IT

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bristol

The QA team plays a critical role in ensuring that all product changes implemented by the Business are rigorously tested, ensuring that quality of product is maintained within the live environment. As a member of this group, you will be responsible for executing tests in a timely and effective manner, while clearly and concisely communicating all test activities.

• Execute test plans on releases, providing regular updates on progress and quality
• Record and track product defects, liaising with developers and Business Analyst for resolution
• Adhere to test policy and procedures, and contribute towards the continued improvement of them
• Assist with validation of support tickets; assistance will be required to define/agree test cases
• Develop good communication skills to use with colleagues
• Develop a basic understanding of the tools used by the team
• Understand and apply basic SDLC and Test process
• Handle confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocols
• Review business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Assist with the creation or documentation of user stories and acceptance criteria

• A degree in Information Technology or relevant industry experience
• If the candidate has not studied at degree level, experience in a commercial environment, good industry/company product knowledge or evidence of self-learning is required
• A keen interest in IT and software development
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
• Good inter-personal skills and the ability to work on own as well as a team player
• Demonstrable good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Shows a keen interest in expanding knowledge and be able to adapt to new technologies quickly
• Able to prepare basic documentation and reports
• Capable of reading and executing instructions/steps in a test plan to a good level

• Any software testing experience/knowledge would be an advantage
• Any legal industry experience/knowledge would be an advantage

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