Software Quality Assurance Consultant (EMIS) – HQA

Ensure the overall quality of the software product.

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UNRWA - UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Ensure the overall quality of the software product.

You have:

  • A university degree or master’s degree in information technology or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Contract

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Result of Service

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Work Location

HQA

Expected duration

12 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific Outputs/Tasks include but not limited to: • Ensure the overall quality of the software product. • Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. • Identify, document, and track defects. • Work with development teams to ensure timely resolution. • Maintain a defect database and generate defect metrics. • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Qualification Requirements • A university degree or master’s degree in information technology or related field. • Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Reporting and administration The Consultant will report technically to HD Software Dev. Sec & Lead Solu Arch. Competencies • Applying Technical Expertise • Planning and Organizing • Creating and Innovating • Analyzing CONDITIONS OF SERVICE • The consultant will be based in UNRWA HQ Amman - Jordan. • The duration of the consultancy is 12 months with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and continuing need and satisfactory performance. A university degree or master’s degree in information technology or related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Languages

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Additional Information

Deliverables during the assignment: 1st: eNCD Target API upgrade 2nd: eMCH Target API upgrade 3rd, 4th, 5th: eNCD change requests 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th: eNCD Logbook 10th, 11th 12th: eMCH change requests

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

How do you ensure the overall quality of the software product? This question assesses your approach to maintaining software quality. Discuss methodologies and practices you follow to uphold software standards.
Can you describe your experience with root cause analysis for defects? This question evaluates your problem-solving skills in a technical context. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use to document and track defects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience collaborating with development teams. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you generate defect metrics and reports? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you take to create innovative solutions in software quality assurance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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