Intermediate Software Tester - Cork
Overview:
Quest Software is excited to welcome an experienced software tester who thrives on the challenge of testing in an agile environment. If you enjoy all aspects of testing, from manual to automated, and are passionate about ensuring software quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Join our agile team in Cork, Ireland, and contribute to building commercial software that simplifies and enhances the management of critical enterprise data, primarily focused on Microsoft technology. In this role, you will define and perform user acceptance tests (UATs) for stories, review documentation, and confirm feature testing is complete.You will also determine other types of testing required based on the feature, such as exploratory, performance, scalability, reliability, security, and automation.
Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and drive the future of enterprise software testing, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- You will be part of an R&D team building commercial solutions for numerous Microsoft technologies, including Entra ID, Office 365, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, SQL Server, etc.
- Employ exploratory testing or other test methods to manually test features before automation
- Design, develop, and maintain test suites using PyTest, MSTest, and SpecFlow
- Plan and execute manual testing for new features and regression cycles
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to clarify requirements and ensure test coverage
- Identify, log, and track bugs using Azure DevOps
- Participate in code and test reviews
- Create and maintain testing documentation and acceptance criteria
- Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines by integrating test suites
- Advocate for quality engineers' practices across the SDL
Qualifications:
- Computer science undergraduate degree or equivalent
- 5 + years working as a quality control or assurance engineer, with at least 3 being in Automation
- Capable of taking ownership of the testing and closure of stories to ensure every feature has high quality
- Possess working experience using one or more of the following test methodologies: acceptance, automated, security, scalability, usability, reliability, performance
- Possess working knowledge of Active Directory or Entra ID
- Working knowledge of one or more of the Office 365 workloads: Exchange Online/SharePoint Online/OneDrive
- Ability to work in a DevOps environment with tools like Azure DevOps or Jira, with complete test integration in the pipeline
- Previous SpecFlow experience (or any other BDD Acceptance Framework)
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
- Experience in software test automation scripting or have an interest in learning these skills
- Experience with testing frameworks and tools such as Fitness, SpecFlow, and Selenium
- Experience with Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure
- Experience using PowerShell
- Working knowledge of Git or other source control systems
- Experience with SDLC and OWASP security best practices
Company Overview
Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges.From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.
Why Quest
At Quest, your work makes an impact. You’ll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer:
- Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
- Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
- Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
- Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
- Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.
Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers | Innovate. Collaborate. Grow.
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