Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer(P2)

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
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Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.
The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.
The Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is responsible for the provision of secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services that enable the Department of Safeguards to deliver on its mandate. Major services provided by SGIS include provision of information technology project management services; development and maintenance of specialized ICT solutions; operation of resilient ICT infrastructure; provision of customer support services; and protection of safeguards information. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing ICT strategies as well as promoting ICT standards.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader of the Quality Assurance Team, the Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer supports the implementation of quality assurance processes to ensure compliance of development activities with established divisional policies, procedures, and standards. The incumbent contributes to software testing, quality reviews, and the collection and analysis of quality-related information, while working under the guidance of senior quality assurance staff. The role supports the delivery of reliable and secure ICT solutions and contributes to ongoing process improvement initiatives within the Division, including ensuring that all divisional quality processes, standards and guidelines are kept up to date.

Role

The Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer is: 1) a contributor to software testing and quality assurance activities across multiple projects; 2) a developing professional, building expertise in quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards; 3) a collaborator, supporting project teams in identifying, tracking, and resolving quality issues; and 4) a support to senior staff, ensuring that quality-related risks and issues are communicated to them.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Contribute to ensuring the quality of relevant projects and products by carrying out the following:
Execute manual and automated test cases, document results, and report defects.
Support the development and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements.
Participate in software testing activities, including test execution, results analysis, and validation of defect fixes.
Support defect tracking, triaging, and verification processes.
Assist in maintaining test environments, test data, and testing documentation.
Support configuration control, problem reporting, and change management processes.
Participate in project quality assurance reviews and contribute to the assessment of deliverables against defined standards.
Assist in reviewing project documentation, including requirements and acceptance criteria.
Contribute to the collection and basic analysis of quality metrics and testing results.
Prepare inputs for quality status reports and support QA reporting activities.
Provide feedback to improve testing procedures, usability, and overall quality practices.
Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the Division.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name Definition Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

Name Definition Client orientation Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction. Commitment to continuous process improvement Identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement as well as improving current practices, increasing effectiveness and achieving efficiency gains. Actively supports the application of sound quality management standards and process improvement. Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and makes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.

Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Information Technology Data Analysis Structured approach to and objectivity in solving problems. Information Technology Information Technology Infrastructure Library Familiarity with libraries, databases, programming, desktop publishing in the Microsoft environment and Software Configuration Management (e.g. TFS and VSS).

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline

Other - Certification in quality management and/or a degree in system engineering an asset.

Minimum of two years of practical working experience in software quality assurance and/or quality control in Agile Development environments.
Familiarity with Agile Software Development Methodologies an asset
Experience with automated testing tools or equivalent automation skills an asset.
Experience with web-based application testing.
Ability to work collaboratively within development teams and contribute proactively to quality assurance activities.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56046 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 30377*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.