Software Tester and QA Analyst Consultant

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About this position

The Office of the Secretary (SEC) is looking for a Software Tester and QA Analyst consultant. As a Software Tester and QA Analyst consultant you will ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software solutions by planning and executing comprehensive testing activities, identifying defects, and supporting their resolution throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also collaborate with technical and cross-functional teams to continuously improve testing processes, including test automation, documentation, and the adoption of best practices and innovative testing tools.

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 including smoke, sanity, regression, and end-to-end (E2E) testing 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.

What you'll need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in software testing and QA or related field. Experience with the following is highly desirable:
  • Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (smoke, sanity, regression, E2E, and basic performance testing) and tools.
  • Experience with test automation and testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, JMeter, QTest, Zephyr, SQL, or similar tools.
  • Ability to write and maintain test scripts using programming languages such as TypeScript, .NET, Python, or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Familiarity with, or a strong interest in, modern development workflows using AI-assisted tools and techniques (e.g., test case generation and defect triage support) to improve efficiency in the testing process.
  • Awareness of data confidentiality and secure handling of institutional information, including when using AI-based tools, is required.
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents).
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to 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, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

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 package.
• 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.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• 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 office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

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