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Software Tester and QA Analyst

The Office of the Secretary (SEC) is looking for a Software Tester and QA Analyst consultant. The Secretariat is undergoing a digital transformational effort that seeks to optimize its core processes in addition to modernizing and integrating technology solutions that will align with their needs. The Office of the Secretary is facing important challenges related to Digital Transformation and requires a software tester who will be responsible for ensuring the quality of software products before their release.

You will work in Information Systems and Digital Innovation section part of office of the Secretary department. This team is responsible for designs, develops and maintains information systems to support the business processes of all the Sections within the Office of the Secretary, as well as those used during the Annual Meetings of the IDB and IDB Invest Boards of Governors, managing and maintaining all the required technical infrastructure.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement test plans and test cases to verify software functionality, performance, and usability.
• Identify and document software defects and track their resolution.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.
• Participate in design and code reviews to identify potential issues and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Work with cross-functional internal and external teams to ensure all aspects of software development meet quality requirements.
• Continuously monitor and improve the software testing process.
• Develop and maintain automated testing scripts.
• Write and maintain technical documentation related to software testing.

Deliverables:

• Weekly progress reports on the status of testing efforts.
• Test plans and test cases for each software product release.
• Defect reports and status updates on the resolution of issues.
• Technical documentation related to software testing.

What you'll need

• Education: bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in software testing and QA or related field. 4+ years of experience are desirable.
• Languages:  Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, JMeter, QTest, zephyr, SQL or similar tools.
• Ability to write and maintain test scripts in programming languages such as .NET, Python, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.

Key skills

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. 
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
   

Type of contract and duration

•    International consultant Full-Time, 17 months.  

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
A competitive compensation packages.

• Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
• Savings plan: ​​​​​​​The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
• Health and wellbeing:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.