Test Engineer
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Cardiff, is currently looking to recruit x 3 Test Engineers for initial 6 month contracts with potential to extend on a rate of £331.17/day (Inside IR35). These roles will be predominantly remote working with occasional travel to Cardiff throughout the contract.
 
Responsibilities:
 
–  As a Lead Test Engineer, you will write new automation test frameworks based on project/product requirements.
– You will promote the use of open-source tools and be proficient in multiple test scripting languages.
– You will have a presence in external test communities and regularly share learning championing quality.
– Guide test team members to design test strategies, which may involve more complex and larger scale delivery.
– Carry out other duties as requested by the organisation.
 
Essential Skills:
 
– Educated to Master’s level or equivalent qualification / experience 
– Evidence of continuous professional development  
– Practitioner of Agile working with multi-disciplinary teams.  
– A relevant testing certification or relevant functional and non-functional technical testing experience.
– Proficient in Automation Testing and test analysis using technologies.
– Significant experience of working in a tester role with use of testing tools including Specflow and Selenium and proficient in C#, HTML and CSS.
– Experience applying highly developed specialised knowledge, supported by pertinent theoretical knowledge and applicable practical experience, across a range of work methods and practices.
– Proven experience in the analysis, testing and product management of digital systems.
– Proven record in the delivery and support of major digital products and services.
– Experience in coaching and mentoring staff; specifically agile and multi-disciplinary teams.
– Excellent understanding of translating business/functional requirements into specialist technical specifications and complex operational digital products and services.
– Can demonstrate a track record of testing.
– Experience of working in an Agile environment.
– Ability to manage and motivate staff by contributing to and identifying training needs.
– Ability to learn and assess new technologies quickly, understanding their wider implications and where appropriate implementing them.
– Ability to organise own work and manage a team effectively.
– Implement Change Management methodology within team environment.
– Ability to analyse and resolve complex issues using expert judgement skills to prioritise and compare options.
– Ability to provide or receive highly contentious information, and use persuasive, negotiating, and re-assurance skills to understand and mitigate barriers and blockers.
– High quality written and verbal communication skills with excellent presentation skills.
– In depth understanding of the information and service delivery needs of NHS Wales
– Proven experience of working in testing.
– Ability to manage under pressure with excellent planning and organisational skills.
– Professional, and positive approach to work.
– Ability to establish good working relationships.
 
 
 
Desirable Skills:
 
– Welsh Language Skills are desirable level 1 or above in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

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Test Engineer
Cardiff, Wales, Wales
£331.17 per day -
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