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Graduate QA Engineer

AQMetrics • Full-time • Maynooth, KE, IE • 1d ago

Are you looking for a new challenge to grow an exciting SaaS company as a Graduate QA Engineer? Then continue reading!

Location

Hybrid – HQ Based in Maynooth, Ireland

Job Type

Full-Time

Our interview process

Step 1

After you apply, our HR Manager may reach out to you for an introductory call.

Step 2

If your background is a match for the role, you may be required to complete a technical assessment (role depended) and/or phone interview with 1-2 people.

Step 3

If you continue through the process, you may be asked to come onsite to interview.

Who We Are

AQMetrics is a leading provider of regulatory risk software to global financial institutions. Our SaaS platform is award-winning, and our range of products make regulatory risk management simple, secure, and globally compliant.

Why We Need You

We’re seeking for focused ambitious individuals to join us as a Graduate Quality Assurance within our Research & Development team in Maynooth, Ireland. If you’re passionate about the Technology industry and enjoy learning new technologies while aligning it to creating regulatory technology solutions we want to hear from you. We are looking for passionate, innovative recent graduates who have completed a degree in computer science or related technical fields. Backgrounds in quantitative finance, computer science, and finance are especially welcome.

As a Graduate Quality Assurance, you will assist in creating and executing testing plans within the Agile (Scrum) framework, to help validate and verify the quality of our solutions. This position provides numerous opportunities for growth and the potential for a long-term, fulfilling career with us.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and document application test scenarios and test cases based on software requirements and technical specifications for all product offerings.
Create, implement, and maintain test coverage for regulatory technology applications.
Collaborate in an Agile team with QA Analysts, Developers, and Project Managers to shape product offerings.
Execute testing for each sprint or testing phase and conduct exploratory testing during development.
Analyse and document bugs and customer issues using Jira, ensuring proper tracking and reporting on testing activities.
Prioritize testing tasks, scenarios, and test cases effectively.
Follow and contribute to QA process improvements to ensure consistency and standardization across product lines.

What You Will Have

Level 7 or 8 degree in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Science, Commerce, or a related field

Strong analytical skills to identify comprehensive test scenarios.
Good understanding of test automation concepts.
Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Protractor.
Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
Basic understanding of BDD frameworks and tools like Cucumber.
Experience with test script creation.
Knowledge of database testing.
Familiarity with QA processes and methodologies, with the ability to create effective test cases.
Experience in regression testing, compatibility testing, system testing, black-box testing, and UAT.

What We Offer

Opportunity to be part of something special. AQMetrics is growing fast, and we want you to be part of our journey
People-centric culture
Competitive salary
Upskilling opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Healthcare for employees and their families
Flexible working
Bike to Work scheme
Active social club with events throughout the year