Our Story
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.

The Role
•    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.

What you offer

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

•   Manual testing, strong automation with Java & Rest Assured, Postman, any CI/CD tools (i.e. Azure DevOps) 
•    4+ years of experience in manual and automated software testing. 
•    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