Job description
Job Summary
Applications are invited for the below position based in the Zurich Insurance: IT Department.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the IT Department with responsibilities including…
- Design, implement and execute both automated and manual test scripts following agreed test plan
- Provide detailed analysis of all testing carried out on the environments ensuring all bugs, risks and issues are logged correctly
- Collaborate and work with cross-functional teams to understand the key goals/objectives of any test request
- Report progress of testing activities to the Test Lead
Your Role
Role & Responsibilities:
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
Additional Job Functions:
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Upfront identification of where automation can play a role in projects to increase test efficiency and quality
- Develop, execute, and debug automated tests
- Tracking, control and resolution of testing issues and queries.
- Executes test cases as per the agreed testing plan, log and retest defects as necessary using the appropriate test tools.
Additional Job Functions:
- Builds good working relationships with Business Analysts, Developers and Project Managers.
- Experience in all areas of the software development life cycle.
- Responds maturely to ambiguity and complexity.
Your Skills and Experience
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Education:
Having one or more of the following technical competencies:
Having one or more of the following technical competencies:
- 1-3 years hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium webdriver)
- Exposure/Experience to at least one software programming language (Python, Java, etc)
- Exposure/Experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA Scripting)
- A strong knowledge of testing principles and lifecycles (SDLC)
- Ability to pick up and learn a new language and/or framework
- Formal qualification in Software Testing, would be an advantage
- General Insurance industry knowledge, would be an advantage
- Experience in software testing in iSeries environment would be an advantage
- Experience with working with offshore colleagues, would be an advantage
- Experience with API testing frameworks such as Postman, Swagger, Rest Assured, would be an advantage
Non-Technical Competencies:
- Proactive, enthusiastic with a hunger for excellence
- Able to cope with fast moving environment with varying workloads and pressures.
- Problem solving and judgement skills
- A good team worker, building team spirit
- Sets high standards for quality and quantity
- Takes personal responsibility for resolving issues
- An ability to work independently and under limited supervision
- Good interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with customers and 3rd Parties on a pro-active basis
- Works in a systematic, methodical & orderly way
Competencies & Behaviours:
- Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
- Take action to improve performance on the job.
- Take action to manage own personal development.
- Approach tasks with a ‘Can Do’ attitude.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role which will involve 2-3 days in office per week.
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Recruiting Consultant: Joanne Lynam
Hiring Manager: Bryan Kelly
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application.
Recruiting Consultant: Joanne Lynam
Hiring Manager: Bryan Kelly
Who we are
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.
Zurich is a strong brand. Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
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