[Hiring] Quality Assurance Intern @Park Place Technologies

Role Description

The Quality Assurance Intern will work with Park Place’s London-based Development and QA team to help test Park Place Technologies (PPT) Network Analytics software solutions across all supported platforms, using a combination of manual and automated testing techniques, to ensure they meet or exceed PPT’s quality standards and are suitable for public release.

• Acquire a solid understanding of PPT’s software development life cycle, and specifically where QA fits into this process.
• Obtain a good working knowledge of PPT’s network analytics product, and how it is used to help medium and large enterprises manage their network infrastructures.
• Develop solid software testing skills.
• Help translate functional specifications into test cases, and document in the test case management system (qTest).
• Perform manual execution of test cases, capturing the results in qTest and logging a detailed report for any bugs found in the defect tracking system (Jira).
• Provide detailed bug reporting and help on reproducing issues, along with constructive feedback to software engineers.
• Deliver quality assurance effort to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking Systems & Administration, or similar course.
• Interested in a career in software testing.
• Self-motivated and keen learner.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to work remotely (across international boundary).
• Base level scripting/programming experience.
• Base level understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS) and database technologies.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, Routing/switching protocols).
• Has an analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrate good personal time management, to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Be able to clearly communicate complex problems/solutions to other colleagues.