Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Test Manager, the Junior QA Tester works in a small team of testers within the Quality Assurance Team on all stages of the software development lifecycle. The Junior Analyst works closely with Test Manager, Product and Project Managers, Development and Business Stakeholders to deliver product and project releases.
Main Responsibilities:
Analyse new and changed functionality to create detailed and comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts using agreed standards and processes, with a strong focus on automation.
Proactively liaise with subject matter experts to derive precise and detailed testing expected outcomes.
Lead automation efforts, executing automated testing, with a focus on adding new tests to the automation suite using Java or other high level programming language and Selenium to increase efficiency.
Document and record defects or problems, tracking the status of defects, and verifying resolution during the testing lifecycle.
Escalate issues to the Test Manager and Project Team as needed.
Perform functional, non-functional, database and regression testing, prioritising automation where applicable.
Contribute to test process improvements, focusing on automation techniques, and develop and maintain documentation relating to QA processes with an emphasis on automation strategies.
Required Skills:
Good understanding of Software Development Lifecycle
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Have a positive mindset and be able to make an effective contribution to team tasks and team spirit
Be resilient and work well in a performance based fast paced business
Have a strong analytical mind, excellent attention to detail and be able to absorb complex technical information quickly
Possess strong problem-solving skills, be flexible and able to adapt to changing project priorities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computing/information technology or equivalent
Desirable
1 - 2 years of relevant working experience as quality assurance engineer/tester
ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent
Experience of automation; creating and running automated frameworks
Experience in creating database testing
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What You Can Expect from Us
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
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Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. ISS, which is majority owned by Deutsche Bourse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management, is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence, fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally. ISS’ 2,200 employees operate worldwide across 29 global locations in 15 countries. It’s approximately 3,100 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who rely on ISS’ objective and impartial offerings, as well as public companies focused on ESG and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS’ expertise to help them make informed investment decisions.
