Software Tester

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Software Tester

R0054618

Digital Technology Services (DTS) – Dublin

Permanent

Reporting to: QA Testing Lead

Bord Gáis Energy generates, sells and trades energy for use in the Republic of Ireland. We’ve been in operation since 1976 and today we supply over 700,000 customers with energy in Ireland. In 2014 we became part of Centrica plc. We are a progressive company with a reputation for experience and expertise in the energy market, and are committed to ensuring that all of our activity is aimed at benefiting and serving our customers.

As Software Tester, your main responsibility will be testing software applications to ensure quality standards and user requirements are met. You will conduct key testing tasks to ensure the highest level of testing across the organisation, thus ensuring the stability and accuracy of critical systems.

If you are a dynamic self-starter with knowledge of testing processes and quality assurance, this could be the opportunity for you!

About the Role

• Understand and gain knowledge of the key business processes to ensure sufficient coverage within any testing system change.
• Write detailed test scripts and test logs in conjunction with key business subject matter experts as appropriate
• Execution of software testing including business as usual, new features, regression, and negative testing.
• Execution of Test plan
• Provide daily status reports and contribute at meetings
• Ensure entry and exit criteria are adhered to
• Register defects in defect tracking tool and follow up on same
• Provide support to business subject matter experts regarding translation of tests results, issues, or training requirements
• Timely escalation of risks or issues as required
• Excellent consultative communication skills between IT test and design areas
• Provide process improvement ideas to enhance the testing framework and strategy

About You

• Experience in billing systems and/or utilities sector is desirable
• Any previous testing experience would be a distinct advantage
• Agile methodology experience is highly desirable
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills between business, design, and IT areas
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems
• Passionate and enthusiastic about testing
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle

Bord Gáis Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Womens network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Heritage) network, Neurodiversity network, Carer’s network, and BRÓD, our LGBTQ+ network. Were proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Our Flexible First working model empowers our people to find a better balance between home and office working. You can enjoy the convenience of working from home combined with time spent onsite in a way that works for you, our customers, and our business. Our office is used as a place to connect and collaborate with colleagues, rather than your default place of work each day.

Here in Bord Gáis Energy we’re helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet – and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland.

Our Values

care | delivery | collaboration | agility | courage

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 20 May 2024.

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.