Test Analyst
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Cardiff, is currently looking to recruit a Test Analyst for an initial 1 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £160/day (Inside IR35). This role will be based in Cardiff – may be required to work onsite either part or full time.
Responsibilities:
– Write and execute Test Plans, Test Scripts, and Test Reports
– Sign off test phases that meet assurance processes
– Collaborate with multiple internal teams to ensure software is tested in accordance with the Test Framework
– Supervise the work of a small number of test analysts when necessary
– Apply analytical and problem-solving skills, working from first principles to identify the key to problems and solutions
– Utilise strong programming and scripting skills in Java, C#, and/or Python to support automation and programmatic testing efforts
– Develop and maintain automated test frameworks (test harnesses/systems) for testing complex systems
– Perform programmatic testing of system back-ends, including databases, data flows, and messaging queues, especially in the system integration space
– Conduct both automated and manual testing, depending on project requirements
Essential Skills:
– Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience
– Must be able to develop and maintain effective written and verbal communication with individuals and larger groups of customers and stakeholders of all levels, explaining difficult and highly complex IT processes and issues often being the senior testing contact
– Must be able to arrange, lead, and participate in meetings with various levels of internal and external customers and stakeholders to discuss and agree testing requirements, progress defects, problems, and issues and answer queries
– Must be able to liaise as necessary with staff at all levels on testing related matters, dealing with conflicting requirements and priorities. Refocus discussions where necessary, to resolve conflict and establish acceptable conclusions
– Must be able to provide oral and written advice to customers in the use of testing of systems and services developed by the directorate
– Must be able to conduct formal seminars on the benefits of testing systems and products
– Must be able to produce testing documentation that provides all necessary information to allow continuing testing and improvements in testing of systems and services
– Be able to communicate outcomes of testing through the provision of test reports
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Write and execute Test Plans, Test Scripts, and Test Reports
– Sign off test phases that meet assurance processes
– Collaborate with multiple internal teams to ensure software is tested in accordance with the Test Framework
– Supervise the work of a small number of test analysts when necessary
– Apply analytical and problem-solving skills, working from first principles to identify the key to problems and solutions
– Utilise strong programming and scripting skills in Java, C#, and/or Python to support automation and programmatic testing efforts
– Develop and maintain automated test frameworks (test harnesses/systems) for testing complex systems
– Perform programmatic testing of system back-ends, including databases, data flows, and messaging queues, especially in the system integration space
– Conduct both automated and manual testing, depending on project requirements
Essential Skills:
– Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience
– Must be able to develop and maintain effective written and verbal communication with individuals and larger groups of customers and stakeholders of all levels, explaining difficult and highly complex IT processes and issues often being the senior testing contact
– Must be able to arrange, lead, and participate in meetings with various levels of internal and external customers and stakeholders to discuss and agree testing requirements, progress defects, problems, and issues and answer queries
– Must be able to liaise as necessary with staff at all levels on testing related matters, dealing with conflicting requirements and priorities. Refocus discussions where necessary, to resolve conflict and establish acceptable conclusions
– Must be able to provide oral and written advice to customers in the use of testing of systems and services developed by the directorate
– Must be able to conduct formal seminars on the benefits of testing systems and products
– Must be able to produce testing documentation that provides all necessary information to allow continuing testing and improvements in testing of systems and services
– Be able to communicate outcomes of testing through the provision of test reports
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
