Senior Test Engineer

The creative mind behind every project. Put your skills to the test to build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in.
About us

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business. 

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms. 

We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too! 

At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community. 

About the role

Ensuring that software meets the needs of its users and functions efficiently. The job holder will work closely with the business analysts, developers and end users to verify that the software meets the specified requirements and quality standards. Performing manual and automated testing on various applications and systems and reporting any defects or issues to the project team. Providing feedback and suggestions for improvement and participating in the documentation and review of test results and deliverables. 

Key responsibilities

A successful candidate will demonstrate these traits:

• Planning and controlling the testing activities, the UAT Tester monitors the test progress, and schedule and communicates any issues or risks to the project team and stakeholders. 
• Assisting in setting up of test plans that describe the scope, objectives, strategy, and approach of the testing process and ensure alignment with the system requirements and specifications. 
• Creating test cases that cover all the functionalities and features of the system and adhere to the quality standards and best practices of the organization. 
• Identifying data requirements of test cases and participating in data preparation. 
• Executing the test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures using manual or automated testing tools and techniques and verifying the expected outcomes and behaviours of the system. 
• Documenting the test results, defect reports, and test logs in a clear and concise manner and share them with the Test Manager for review and feedback. 
• Collaborating with the developers in identifying and fixing the bugs found during the testing process and retests the system until the defects are resolved and the system meets the acceptance criteria. 
• Gathering and analysing data from the tests, such as test coverage, defect density, defect severity, and defect resolution time, and using them to evaluate the quality and performance of the system. 
• Ensuring that the system satisfies the business and technical user requirements by conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) with the end users and obtaining their feedback and approval. 
• Offering feedback to improve the software 
• Participating in post project reviews. 

Skills and experience required 

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional Knowledge: Familiarity with modules like Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, and Field Service. 
• Understanding of Dynamics 365-specific features, such as: Entities - Accounts, Leads, Opportunities, Cases, Customisation- Workflows, Business Rules, Plugins, Dashboards and Reports. 
• Basic SQL Knowledge - Ability to write and execute simple SQL queries to validate backend data, understanding of the Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service). 
• Basic API Testing - Familiarity with using tools like Postman to test APIs if integrations are involved. 
• Testing Microsoft Integrations - Knowledge of integrations with Outlook, SharePoint, Power BI, and Microsoft Teams, testing features like email tracking and document management. 
• Requirements Understanding - Ability to comprehend business processes and how they map to Dynamics 365 functionalities, validate custom workflows, business rules, and configurations. 
• Test Case Design - Designing clear, concise test cases for: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), Testing security roles, workflows, and customisations. 
• System Testing - Validate all user interactions with the system, such as: Form validations, Workflow triggers, Record creation and updates, ensure system behaviour matches business requirements. 
• Data Validation - Validate data consistency between UI and database. 
• Regression Testing - Retesting features after updates or bug fixes to ensure no new issues are introduced. 
• UAT Support - Collaborating with end-users during User Acceptance Testing to validate real-world scenarios.

Soft Skills 

• Attention to Detail: Catching issues in workflows, UI, and data validation. 
• Communication: Clearly reporting bugs and discussing issues with developers and stakeholders. 
• Problem-Solving: Analysing root causes of issues and reproducing bugs. 
• Time Management: Ensuring testing is completed within the sprint or project timeline. 

Working at Ascent

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work. We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches. 

Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries. 

Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.