Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Telecommunications
Function: Engineering
Company profile: Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity & TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.
Description: As a Quality Assurance Engineer you will be required to define planning, preparation and execution procedures for software quality assurance according to outlined industry standards while also developing and executing manual tests as well as automated tests using open source tools. You will design, document, and execute test plans including unit tests, functional tests, scenario tests, performance tests, and integration tests. You will ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, prioritized, tracked, and resolved in Upstream’s defect tracking system. You will estimate, plan, and coordinate testing activities for your projects.Key AccountabilitiesPerform configuration and setup of applicationsReview requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured Test Plans and Test CasesImplement test scripts for automated execution of Test CasesExecute test plans and provide adequate documentation for follow upRecord, document thoroughly and track bugs. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceUniversity degree in Engineering / Computer Science or similar discipline3+ years of professional experience in Information TechnologyAt least 2 years in hands-on software testing rolesExperience of black box testing of web and java applicationsExperience of automated testing of web and java application toolsExperience of writing test plans and test casesExperience of performance testing methodologies and toolsKnowledge or experience with SQL, XML, Java, Scripting and/or Unix environmentsExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsPersonal CharacteristicsAbility to work well under pressure with track record of meeting deadlines in sometimes challenging situationsTeam playerDependable, reliable, with clear thinking and attention to detailFlexible work style to get the job done without compromising quality standardsAttention to detail
Benefits: We offer a very competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on candidates’ qualifications and skills. By joining the development team, you will be exposed to an international environment in a very dynamic and progressive group.
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