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Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.

We are seeking a highly skilled Manual and Automated Software Test Engineer to join our team. As a pivotal member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications through both manual and automated testing methodologies.

What you offer

• Develop and execute manual test plans as well as automated test scripts to verify the functionality, performance and reliability of applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design comprehensive test plans.

• Create and maintain test data sets to support various testing scenarios, including positive and negative test cases.

• Implement and maintain automated test frameworks, leveraging tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar technologies.

• Identify, analyze and report software defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.

• Continuously monitor and improve test coverage and test efficiency through automation.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to enhance testability and quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in automated testing and integration testing methodologies.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the overall improvement of the testing process.

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in manual and automated software testing.

• Strong proficiency in automated testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, or similar.

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Beneficial Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Knowledge of Mainframe technologies would be an advantage.

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What We Offer

Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.

Company:

Unum

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.