Engineer (validation)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Head, Space Applications Software Division (SAS) within the Informatics, Administration and Publications Department (IAP), the incumbent performs the following duties:

• Provides hands-on support for Application and Database development by undertaking manual feature and integration testing, developing test automation artefacts, executing test suites, facilitating user acceptance testing, production deployment and providing testing/test automation training and documentation.
• Provides technical expertise in testing/test automation and plays a lead role in the development of testing tools, standards, templates, and new approaches and methodologies.
• Develops effective client relationships and meets with engineers and other staff to propose/recommend new technologies and software.
• Keeps abreast of the latest technologies and demonstrates continuous effort to improve practices, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly with others to provide quality seamless service for the Department.
• Performs other duties as required: such as supporting the issue tracking system, providing training for developers in use of the issue tracking system, as well as ensuring testing standards and procedures are followed and maintained.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of software verification and validation theory; Understanding of relevant business processes, operating strategies, policies and procedures within an international environment. Knowledge of web technologies and related developments. Familiarity with UI testing methodologies and programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Advanced university degree in computer science, information systems management or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an advanced university degree in one of the fields above. For internal candidates, a first university degree in one of the fields above in combination with seven years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree for promotion or rotation purposes.

Experience:

At least five years of progressively responsible experience in software validation, including at least two at the international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience. Experience in testing the latest web technologies, taking into account requirements for security, and for access by disabled persons. Experience in web application user interface and API testing automation using Selenium, SpecFlow, Cucumber, Gherkin or equivalent tools and frameworks. Web experience should include handling both Latin-based and non-Latin-based official UN languages, UNICODE and encoding related issues.

Languages:

Knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language at intermediate level. Knowledge of a third official language would be an advantage. (Under the provisions of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries: when candidates from such countries possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union, their applications may be taken into consideration).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment (PA) (cost of living allowance). The PA is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.

Annual salary from $ 64,121 + post adjustment $ 53,413

Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to:

https://www.itu.int/en/careers/Pages/Conditions-of-Employment.aspx