Software QA Officer
Technology is at the core of the knowledge-based organisation. It enables MFSA's strategic and operational objectives to be achieved efficiently and effectively.The Technology team leverages cutting-edge technology, industry standards and methodologies to provide reliable services to the rest of the organisation and the financial services sectors interacting with the Authority electronically. It is responsible for technology design, information security, development, integration and delivery of all information and communications infrastructure, platforms and services, working with technology vendors and partners.The Technology team is made up of professionals specialised in relevant areas that include governance and planning, infrastructure and service management, information systems, and security. Officials from Technology also participate and give their contribution in several European committees, expert groups and industry fora.
The selected candidate's duties will include:
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of automated unit tests for software applications;
- Diagnosing software problems and guide users through solutions;
- Maintaining documentation of incidents and resolutions;
- Supporting QA processes including test planning, design, execution, and documentation;
- Writing and maintaining scripts in JavaScript, C#, and Python for testing and support automation;
- Collaborating with developers and analysts to understand requirements and ensure quality standards;
- Participating in code reviews and contributing to the maintenance of the existing code base;
- Identifying and documenting bugs and issues using test management and bug-tracking tools;
- Supporting the deployment and monitoring of applications in test and production environments;
- Undertaking any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority.
The role calls for an academic qualification in ICT or a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.
Along with the aforementioned academic qualification, you should also possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in ICT in software development, quality assurance, or technical support.
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.
Software testing certifications and scripting experience would be considered an asset.
Skills and competencies:
- Basic experience with C# .Net and scripting in JavaScript and Python;
- General understanding of unit testing frameworks such as NUnit and XUnit;
- Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium;
- Exposure to REST API testing and basic SQL queries;
- Good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end testing;
- Experience with test management and bug-tracking tools;
- Willingness to learn and grow in a QA and support role.
The ideal candidate should:
- Have a strong interest in software quality and support;
- Be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders;
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Have good written and verbal communication skills;
- Be capable of working within a team and meeting deadlines;
- Be fluent in the English language.
