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From: Liz.Clear@ibec.ie
Subject: Graduate Vacancies - Cresta IT testing consultancy
To: vogel@cs.tcd.ie

Carl,

Hope you're keeping well.

I've just received information about the jobs below and thought you might
forward it to your list.

thanks
Liz



Cresta IT testing consultancy - Several Vacancies at various levels
Cresta are an IT testing consultancy who test new and existing IT test
systems for companies like Deutsche Bank, Vodaphone,BNP Paribas,UBS, RBS,
BNP Paribas etc?every time they have new app releases or new systems.
Altogether there is about 150 consultants working on various client sites
in the UK , Ireland, South Africa and Germany.

The Graduate scheme is really good, we are looking for recent grads (or
also grads sitting their finals at the moment) with a degree in computer
science or any technologies. Grads do a 3 week induction where they get
intensive training in automated test tools (i.e winrunner, Loarunner,etc)
in South Africa and then have the opportunity to work in either UK or
Ireland, whichever suits. Anyone also with an IT background who has
experience but not necessarily IT Testing are also wanted on the Grad
scheme or if they have enough experience could go straight on to a project.

I have copied some of the details about current positions below but if
anyone wants to read about the company or these positions?the website is
www.cresta.net or www.cresta.ie
If anyone is interested in the grad scheme or any of the positions can you
ask them to email their CV to barry.flanagan@cresta.net


Current Positions:
Senior Consultants with LoadRunner tool experience
You will be working at client sites implementing testing projects according
to the Client's project plan. You will have supervisory experience and act
as a mentor to junior consultants. Successful candidates will have 3-5
years test management experience with at least 1 year's experience leading
teams of greater than 5 people and at least 3 years solid experience using
Mercury LoadRunner.

Automated Functional Testers
Cresta is looking for a number of automated testers to join our consultancy
on a permanent and contract basis. You will have 2-4 solid years technical
test experience using Mercury tools QuickTestPro and WinRunner across a
variety of technical environments. Preferably this experience will be
client facing. We offer excellent continued training opportunities and
career progression within the consultant field. Positions are primarily
based from our London and Dublin offices but consultants MUST be willing to
travel throughout the UK to various client sites. There may also be
opportunities to travel to the US and South Africa.

Manual testers - do you have trading experience?
Cresta is looking for a number of manual testers to join our consultancy on
a contract basis. You will have 2-4 solid years manual test experience.
Exposure to TestDirector is desirable. Rates according to experience.
Positions are primarily based from our London offices but consultants MUST
be willing to travel throughout the UK to various client sites.


System Testers - Contract
Our Dublin office is looking for a number of System Testers to join our
Irish operations on an ongoing contract basis. Successful candidates will
have experience of executing test cases and reporting of bugs. You must
have reasonable SQL, Oracle and Excel experience. Roles are based in
Dublin. Rates according to experience

Test Consultant
Cresta Group is a specialist, independent testing organisation. We pride
ourselves in attracting and retaining high quality consultants. We offer a
structured career path, varied assignments with blue chip clients and
extensive training. We are looking for experienced client facing test
consultants to join our expanding team. You will have a minimum of 4 years
testing including experience of test coordination, auditing test
deliverables, planning, scoping and coverage. Successful candidates will
have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to
adapt quickly.

Barry Flanagan
Technical Test Lead
Centrica plc
Standard Desktop Programme
Mobile:07919902800


_____________________________
Liz Clear
ISA Executive
Telephone: +353 1 605 1653
Fax: +353 1 6381653
Email: liz.clear@ibec.ie
Websites: http://www.ibec.ie, http://www.software.ie

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