Test Engineer - Maternity Cover

About the Role and Team

Save the Children International invites applications for a Test Engineer to join its worldwide IT team. This team supports the organisation's mission by managing technology solutions that enable global operations across multiple offices. The Test Engineer role is crucial for validating application releases through comprehensive testing including integration, functionality, regression, and performance, thereby ensuring high-quality deployment of core business software.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Development, this position involves crafting and maintaining both manual and automated test cases, managing test frameworks, and conducting performance and integration tests. The role also emphasizes collaboration, mentoring peers in testing best practices, and fostering a culture committed to quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Developers, and Solution Architects to align test deliverables with project goals and timelines.
• Develop, document, and upkeep thorough testing strategies, plans, scenarios, and scripts ensuring extensive coverage for projects and releases.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing leveraging manual and automated techniques to verify readiness for release.
• Interpret test outcomes to formulate quality assessments and advise on go/no-go decisions prior to deployment.
• Manage testing resources, including coordination with virtual and third-party teams to meet delivery requirements effectively.
• Supervise test cycles, handle defect management, and maintain comprehensive status reporting using JIRA tools for transparency on quality metrics and risks.
• Track production releases and address post-release issues by conducting root cause analyses and supporting continuous quality improvements.
• Generate and share quality dashboards and metrics with stakeholders to inform on testing performance and product readiness.
• Promote a quality-focused mindset across the organization by advocating for testing standards and proactive defect reduction.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated background as a Test Engineer or equivalent with hands-on experience in designing and implementing test plans for both manual and automated frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), covering Unit, Functional, Integration, Regression, System, and User Acceptance Testing within Agile and Waterfall models.
• Experience deploying test strategies supporting Integration Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Delivery (CD) in Agile settings.
• Proficiency with manual, automated, and performance testing tools to deliver comprehensive test coverage across multiple platforms.
• Strong command of JIRA and related plugins for defect tracking, test execution, and quality monitoring.
• Capability to translate user stories and functional specs into detailed test scenarios and scripts.
• Expertise in defect management including prioritization, root cause analysis, and assessing readiness for release.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities complemented by meticulous attention to quality and detail.
• Effective communication skills in English to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven collaboration and stakeholder management, working cross-functionally with teams across various locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) methods.
• Commitment to ongoing learning about emerging testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience in exploring and adopting novel testing approaches to improve quality and efficiency.
• Participation in professional testing communities, conferences, or forums.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for mentoring and knowledge sharing to foster continuous improvement.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related field is essential.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, Agile Testing, Scrum/Agile Practitioner, or in Performance/Automation Testing are advantageous.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term contract for 14 months to cover maternity leave, offering flexible hybrid or remote work options from any approved Save the Children office worldwide. The candidate must have the legal right to work in their country of employment. English language proficiency is required, and occasional international travel up to 5% may be expected.

Save the Children values diversity and inclusion, promoting equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for candidates who require adjustments during the recruitment process.

The recruitment process includes CV and cover letter review, two competency-based interview rounds, potential additional assessments, and background checks, aligned with safeguarding and child protection policies.

Save the Children does not charge any fees at any recruitment stage.