Job Reference: BBBH33984
Job Duration: 6 months
Start date: 27/04/2020
Description:
My client are a prestigious government organisation based in Titchfield, Fareham. They are seeking a Software Tester on a 6 month contract basis.
SC Clearance is required.
Working on a large data collection Programme, the consultant will design, acquire and develop the services to operate. The programme includes several projects responsible for acquiring, developing and operating the capabilities required to the deliver key data collection programmes. These are supported by systems & services from both external suppliers and internal teams. The testing branch will provide the programme with sufficient confidence that the delivered systems, services and end to end processes are tested, integrated and operationally ready.
Reporting to a Test Manager you will be working as part of the Test Branch working in a large data collection programme as part of a team of professional testers.
TYPICAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
* Identifying and onboarding resources to deliver testing.* To analyse and review user requirements, specifications and models for testability.
* Responsible for the production of test plans, test conditions, scenarios, scripts, and the identification and extraction of custom data for use in testing.
* To ensure that User Acceptance Testing is conducted on the appropriate Test Environment against approved product releases, accordingto the delivery plan.
* Collation and reporting of all test results.
* To quality assure internal and external supplier testing.
* To provide support to business testers during test execution to run tests, evaluate and record results and to raise defects.
* To coach and mentor business testers in the risk-based and scenario-driven approach to Acceptance Testing.
* To facilitate business test leads and Product Owners during the agile development lifecycle.
Person specification
It is essentialyou have proven experience of:
* Acting as a Test Lead within a team.
* Proven ability to remain positive and focused under pressure.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify key information from various sources of data.
* Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills with a proven record of establishing, building and maintaining relationships.
* Workingin a fast-paced environment and ability to adapt to a new and ever-changing working environment.
* Responding quickly and decisively to changing circumstances and to a tight timetable.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential criteria:
* ISTQB TestFoundation Certification or 3+ years' experience in a testing role.
* Software / Web application testing
* QA/Testing methodologies with software development lifecycle (SDLC) understanding
* Hands-on User Acceptance Testing planning and coordinationDesirable criteria:
* Experience using JIRA
* Statistical Analysis and Data Flow Testing
* Agile Scrum delivery methodology
Industry: IT
Salary: £350 - £400 per day + flexible working hours
Salary Benefits: flexible working hours
Vacancy Type: Contract
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Jordan Pace
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