QA Tester
Company
Place
London
Type
Hybrid
contract
Full time
salary
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company
Place
London
Type
Hybrid
Contract
Full time
salary
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Reports To Digital Director
Position Summary The QA Tester is primarily responsible for quality assurance across all digital materials coded by the development team. The QA Tester runs various tests and reports to ensure that work meets all standards and guidelines
Key Capabilities
Passionate about
digital technologies Always delivers
‘great stuff’
Ability to manage pressure and deadlines Develops strong relationships internally
Responsibilities
Responsibilities To consistently ensure the delivery of ‘great stuff’
• Define and uphold the QA process and set the highest standards in testing to support the requirements of the project
• Ensure that all issues & bugs are reported in an efficient & informative manner
• Own, manage, create and regularly execute test cases throughout the project life cycle. This includes documenting testing practices, QA process and reporting methods
• Building automated performance testing and tracking
• Provide suggestions for improvements in testing strategies & processes
Demonstrates teamwork at all times
• Actively participate in test requirement gathering with the development team to ensure QA effectively tests & supports all features of the project
• Work closely with the development team in identifying, reporting & recreating bugs
• Communicates with other team members and the wider agency effectively
• Takes accountability for a range of projects using different technologies
Understands our work, our Network and our Clients
• A very good eye for detail and consistency across all work
• Builds client confidence by demonstrating an ability to successfully test and deliver a quality product
• Has knowledge and understanding of agency processes
and how QA fits into the project scope
• Acts as an advocate and supporter of DDB Remedy in all interactions
with the client or external suppliers
• Define and uphold the QA process and set the highest standards in testing to support the requirements of the project
• Ensure that all issues & bugs are reported in an efficient & informative manner
• Own, manage, create and regularly execute test cases throughout the project life cycle. This includes documenting testing practices, QA process and reporting methods
• Building automated performance testing and tracking
• Provide suggestions for improvements in testing strategies & processes
Demonstrates teamwork at all times
• Actively participate in test requirement gathering with the development team to ensure QA effectively tests & supports all features of the project
• Work closely with the development team in identifying, reporting & recreating bugs
• Communicates with other team members and the wider agency effectively
• Takes accountability for a range of projects using different technologies
Understands our work, our Network and our Clients
• A very good eye for detail and consistency across all work
• Builds client confidence by demonstrating an ability to successfully test and deliver a quality product
• Has knowledge and understanding of agency processes
and how QA fits into the project scope
• Acts as an advocate and supporter of DDB Remedy in all interactions
with the client or external suppliers
Requirements
Creativity
• Accepts that a certain amount of trial and error will be inevitable and does not get frustrated when things don’t go to plan
• Is not afraid of the unknown but thrives on it
• Consistently delivers solutions that exceed standards
• Demonstrates an understanding of how development plays a part
in the larger creative output of the project
Productivity
• Coordinates tasks, when necessary, to achieve maximum productivity
• Remains calm under pressure, does not pass stress on to co-workers
• Plans and organize to complete work efficiently
• Working to tight deadlines
• Provides accurate estimates for scope and scale of work
• Able to utilise time and budget to its maximum potential
• Follows processes to ensure flawless execution
Relationships/Communication
• Must be friendly, approachable and have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Has ability to simplify complicated technical subjects for non-technical audiences
• Builds effective relationships with colleagues, clients and vendors
• Has the ability to build trust internally and externally
• Gains full respect of client team, seen as having significant impact
Knowledge and Skills
• Skilled in developing and implementing strong and comprehensive test plans
• A good technological understanding of front-/back-end and app development
• Proficiency with tackling larger scale, complex projects
• Continually strives to find, learn and share new technologies
• Proficiency with industry standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Provides and encourages knowledge sharing within DDB
Desirable:
• Previous experience as a font-/back-end developer
• UX/UI experience
Essential:
• Relevant qualifications either university or apprenticeship
• Proficient in QA testing and generating reports
• A thorough understanding of digital processes
• Must be friendly, approachable and have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Accepts that a certain amount of trial and error will be inevitable and does not get frustrated when things don’t go to plan
• Is not afraid of the unknown but thrives on it
• Consistently delivers solutions that exceed standards
• Demonstrates an understanding of how development plays a part
in the larger creative output of the project
Productivity
• Coordinates tasks, when necessary, to achieve maximum productivity
• Remains calm under pressure, does not pass stress on to co-workers
• Plans and organize to complete work efficiently
• Working to tight deadlines
• Provides accurate estimates for scope and scale of work
• Able to utilise time and budget to its maximum potential
• Follows processes to ensure flawless execution
Relationships/Communication
• Must be friendly, approachable and have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Has ability to simplify complicated technical subjects for non-technical audiences
• Builds effective relationships with colleagues, clients and vendors
• Has the ability to build trust internally and externally
• Gains full respect of client team, seen as having significant impact
Knowledge and Skills
• Skilled in developing and implementing strong and comprehensive test plans
• A good technological understanding of front-/back-end and app development
• Proficiency with tackling larger scale, complex projects
• Continually strives to find, learn and share new technologies
• Proficiency with industry standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Provides and encourages knowledge sharing within DDB
Desirable:
• Previous experience as a font-/back-end developer
• UX/UI experience
Essential:
• Relevant qualifications either university or apprenticeship
• Proficient in QA testing and generating reports
• A thorough understanding of digital processes
• Must be friendly, approachable and have a ‘can do’ attitude
What we offer
At DDB Remedy we have an underlying belief that our agency and specialist services should reflect the society in which we live. Be that Age, Disability, Education, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender identity, National Origin, Religion or Sexual Orientation.
Simply, we believe that Inclusion and Diversity makes for a more stimulating and inspiring working environment, where people are treated with respect and can be comfortable being themselves. Embracing these different approaches and thinking helps deliver tangible and positive results for our clients’ businesses.
So if you need any adjustments to complete your application or attend an interview please let us know, and we’ll make it work for you.
Simply, we believe that Inclusion and Diversity makes for a more stimulating and inspiring working environment, where people are treated with respect and can be comfortable being themselves. Embracing these different approaches and thinking helps deliver tangible and positive results for our clients’ businesses.
So if you need any adjustments to complete your application or attend an interview please let us know, and we’ll make it work for you.
