QA Engineer (Hybrid) at Orioninnovation

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education. Our Partner Our partner is an integrated security company that specializes in providing security and related services. They offer a range of services including facility security and management, outsourced security solutions, and security systems and technology services. The company serves transport and logistics, financial institutions, private energy and utilities, government, oil and gas, ports and airports, leisure and tourism, mining, retail, and corporate and industrial sectors across the globe. With one of the largest global security networks, Our Partner operates in four primary areas: security systems design, integrated security services, cash management services, and services for the judicial system. Role Overview We are looking for a talented QA Engineer to join the client’s test team to achieve the qualification of in-house developed Software / Hosted web-based products and associated applications. Product testing is typically related to access control, credential management and incident reporting. Testing may include various integrations with other software both in house and third parties to meet customer needs. The role is predominantly manual software testing but may also encompass aspects or involvement with Test Automation and Hardware / Firmware test. This role is primarily focused on hosted or on-premises web-based products, and forms part of a small group of QA professionals specializing in these products as they continue to grow and mature. As part of a larger Product Assurance team movement between various projects and products will be essential to meet business needs and gain experience / knowledge of the client’s wider product offerings. Responsibilities • Ensure that products meet functional specifications and perform as required. • Testing to ensure that new features meet the acceptance criteria defined by the QA team. • Manual Testing of front-end web systems • Cross-functional browser testing • Risk Based Testing • Web API testing • Regression Testing • Performance Testing • Identify and clearly record defects on a central database. • Follow departmental work instructions to appropriately assign priority to defects. • Create, maintain and follow test cases based on product specifications. • Record ‘Test Runs’ to provide evidence of product maturity and test coverage. • Create or Maintain release notes / documentation relating to the products being tested. • Suggest and record product enhancements which could be incorporated into future releases. • Identify new opportunities to improve test quality and coverage and identify automated testing opportunities. • Reviewing the output of automated tests suites • Maintain test environments and deploy new code releases / software packages for QA. • Providing support / information to end users and project stakeholders as required • Demonstrate Flexibility within the job role as business needs dictate • Liaise with the Software Development teams (local and remote) to understand system functionality • Liaise with Product Management team to understand system and customer requirements • Liaise with the Hosted Solutions team to understand and assist where necessary with deployments of new releases or customer support issues. Requirements Must Have: • An enthusiastic, pragmatic, and driven QA professional with a passion for manual testing. • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).  • Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a QA role (manual test). • SQL skills to interrogate databases. • Knowledge of web-based software testing/evaluation and API’s, Access Control and Security Products. • Installation & configuration of Windows operating systems and associated software. • Following, modifying, and creating accurate test cases. • Interpret and follow product specifications to ensure stakeholder expectations are met. • Ability to write clear, well-structured reports and technical documents. • Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and associated test methodologies. • Understanding of test management tools. • Good communication skills and English skills. Nice to Have: • Relevant certification in Software Quality Assurance or relevant IT certification. • Experience in using VMware in a test environment. • Experience in testing web/mobile applications. • Configuration of test environments. • Network security/cryptography experience. • Knowledge of PC Hardware and peripherals, ability to connect and configure hardware devices. • Experience with both Agile & Waterfall methodologies. • Experience with test management tools: JIRA, Test Track/HELIX ALM. • Comfortable dealing directly with corporate customers. Reasons to Work with Us • Competitive financial conditions. • Opportunity to work on internationally recognized projects. • Flexible schedule and a hybrid work model, prioritizing remote work as much as possible to support work-life balance. • An exciting career path within a friendly, dynamic, and growing organization. • Professional development opportunities in a multicultural environment. • Private medical coverage with Medlife or Regina Maria. • Meal vouchers. • Gift vouchers for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or childbirth. • Wellbeing programs, including sick days, 7Card subscriptions, and relaxation facilities in the office. • Team-building events and other social experiences. • Budget allocated for certifications relevant to your project. • Workshops, internal training sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. • Access to LinkedIn Learning, upon request. • Convenient city-center office location. • Shared parking spaces. 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