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Web Application Tester

BiDx has launched its new entrepeneurship web-platform www.bidnetwork.org on February 23rd 2012 and is taking the next steps for the future to launch a 2nd release by September 2012 and a 3rd release in 2013. The site has 40,000 members, developers in Amsterdam, a server environment in the USA and the white-labeling of its own platform to subscribing communities worldwide.

About BiDx

BiDx is a new web services company which currently operates the world's largest online community for entrepreneurs in developing countries through its partner www.bidnetwork.org. It is continuously re-developing and improving its web-platform to facilitate the start, growth and finance of small and medium sized businesses in developing countries. BiDx is a limited company owned by the BiD Network Foundation and Mekar Sampoerna PTE Ltd of Indonesia.

Required skills

* TMap Next or ISTQB certified test engineer
* 3-5 years of experience in testing web based software (manual and automated)
* Strong expertise with automated testing tools for regression testing (preferably Selenium)
* Ability to design tests and execute own scripts
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to follow strict deadlines
* Good understanding of PHP, CSS, HTML and Javascript
* Experience with debugging tools like FireBug
* Experience with dealing with AJAX, JQuery and cross browser compatibility
* Experience with load/performance testing
* Strong communication skills

Preferred skills

* Experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum
* Experience with Drupal and the Drupal SimpleTest framework
* Experience with Hudson or Jenkins
* Fluent in Spanish and/or French

Responsibilities

* Development and implementation of software testing standards and procedures
* Development and execution manual tests cases according to software test standards and procedures
* Development of automated test cases and custom scripting as appropriate to the test case
* Analyzing of test results and making recommendations to improve overall software quality
* Reporting and tracking bugs in a bug tracking system
* Writing documentation including but not limited to requirements, test specifications, test scripts, manuals/tutorials, etcetera.

The Tester reports to the lead developer.

What we offer

A challenging job at a young, dynamic and international company. This position is a full-time position. Our office is in the centre of Amsterdam, next to the Central Station. The salary and pension plan offered are competitive. Initially, a one year contract will be offered with a one month trial period.

Join us

If you would like to join us, please send your CV and motivation letter to jobs [at] bidnetwork.org and apply before 30 April 2012. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Sara Muller at 0031(0)20-7555009.

We do not accept applications through job agencies.