7digital - #1 in digital media deliverySoftware Tester

We are a well-funded startup developing a new product that will transform the online music industry. We offer a dynamic and challenging experience within a highly creative and entrepreneurial work environment. This is an opportunity to join the founding team and have a key role in defining a large scale consumer web site.

Reports To:
The Software Tester reports to the Development Manager.

Responsible For:
The Software Tester has no line management responsibilities.

Salary: £neg depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Location: We're based in Zetland House, Shoreditch

IMPORTANT:

  • You must already be fully eligible to work in the UK
  • Due to the volume of applicants we get, if you do not hear back from us within 21 days of applying please assume you have been unsuccessful

    • To apply, please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to careers.inbox+development (at) 7digital.com

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    "7digital: I am applying for SOFTWARE TESTER"

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    Purpose:
    The purpose of the Software Tester role is threefold; To define the Testing Strategy for the Company’s product set; To ensure the delivery of a quality product and; To coach developers in the adoption of automated testing frameworks.
    Responsibilities:
    Within the context defined above, the responsibilities of a Software Tester are as follows:

  • To define and maintain the Testing Strategy for the Company’s product set and to be able to clearly communicate it to other members of the development team at all times.
  • To engage with product teams to aid them in working towards achieving the testing goals as defined in the Testing Strategy document.
  • To ensure appropriate testing frameworks are adopted for projects delivered by the Development team.
  • To work with members of the business to draw up requirements that are testable.
  • To coach and assist developers in their adoption of automated testing frameworks.
  • To ensure that they are up to date on all relevant developments in automated testing.
    • Experience and Skills:

    Core Skills:

  • Formal Functional Testing (evidence may include ISEB Testing Certificate, Test Plans, Test Scripts)
  • Automated Testing (evidence may include Fitnesse, Selenium, Watir, Rspec, Watin)
  • Development Background (evidence may include C#, Java, Ruby)
  • Database Querying / Scripting (evidence may include SQL, T-SQL)

    • Essential Skills:

  • Issue Management Application (evidence may include Jira, FogBugz)
  • Continuous Integration (evidence may include Cruise Control, NAnt, MSBuild, TeamCity)
  • Version Control (evidence may include SourceSafe, Team Foundation Server, CVS, Subversion)
  • Agile Development Lifecycle (Scrum, XP, RUP)

    • Desirable Skills:

  • Business Analysis
  • Web Service / SOA Testing
  • Load testing (evidence may include WAS, ACT, OpenSTA, JMeter)