Test Specialist - #138110

Test & Validation Professional

4 months

London or Bristol - hybrid (x3 days onsite x2 remote)

£450 per day inside ir35

Role Overview

The role holder is responsible for conducting end to end test activities on medium to high complexity projects in line with the test strategy.

The role holder will undertake first level diagnostics, using tools and techniques defined in the Test Strategy.

The role holder will write test specifications and test design scripts and will run the test scripts to time cost and quality.

The role holder will maintain the integrity of Test environments.

Without this role our client would be unable to meet its contractual obligations, and would be at risk of financial and reputational impact.

Role Accountabilities

• The role holder is responsible for the creation, quality and integrity of all testing documentation including plans, reports and scripts, in line with the test strategy.
• The role holder will develop plans to define the depth of testing required, data sources and key deliverables.
• The role holder will conduct test activities at our core sites and /or customer / supplier sites to assess the impact and functional capability of a solution.
• The role holder will identify and analyse defects or issues to understand impacts, reporting on and discussing findings to enable mitigation.
• The role holder will deliver quality test diagnostics to report on accuracy, quality, number of errors and whether customer requirements are being met.
• The role holder will apply best practice techniques, using expertise to tailor the test approach depending on the needs of the project.
• The role holder will perform rigorous, complex testing and inspections to evaluate quality and performance.
• The role holder will identify solutions to resolve routine problems.
• The role holder will escalate complex or unexpected issues to Test Specialist / Unit Manager for resolution.
• The role holder will champion the adoption of best practice.
• The role holder may be required to manage multiple deliveries simultaneously, whilst ensuring the integrity of the test and Validation role is maintained.
• The role holder will report and communicate progress internally and may require regular engagement with the customer
• The role holder is required to actively support wider team initiatives such as CI and Your Say.
  
  

Skills Required For The Job

• Strong understanding of Test and Validation processes and procedures.
• May be required to interface directly with the customer. Face to face visits to customer site may be required.
• Drives improvements to the Test and Validation process - is responsible for the integrity / maintenance.
• Strong customer focus and drive to provide proactive, pre-emptive and best in class service
• Possesses the ability to take well-evaluated risks and be audacious in making decisions and taking action
• Clear focus on continuous improvement and uses initiatives such as upskilling, automation and process improvement on a regular basis across their area of expertise and specific processes.
• Required to report / communicate with Head of / Senior Manager for project updates within.
• Will be qualified at ISTQB Foundation level.
• Supports wider team initiatives such as CI, Your Say and ISO20K audits.
• Is qualified at or be capable of working towards ITIL4 Foundation within 12 months of appointment to role.
  
  

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!