The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 18, 2023
Full time
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
QA Test Engineer / Software Tester (Python Automation) Cambridge to £45k Do you enjoy breaking things and taking them apart so you can figure out how they work and put them back together? You could be joining a market leading tech company that's remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, working on a modern tech stack, continually learning and progressing your career. As a QA Test Engineer you will help to ensure the quality of their web based client portal; you'll identify and prepare test cases, develop these scenarios with Python automated tests and expand the automated test framework with additional features to drive them. You will also investigate test failures, analyse and verify bug fixes and review code developed by other Test Engineers. There's a variety of project based work to get involved with including cloud based web technologies, backend APIs and desktop / mobile applications. You'll be using Python to code and Selenium WebDriver to test HTML, CSS, JavaScript and networking technologies. You'll join a collaborative Agile team with lots of training and career development opportunities. Location / WFH: There's a friendly and supportive team environment, you'll join colleagues in the Cambridge office 1-2 days a week with flexibility to work from home the rest of the week. About You: You have Python coding skills and Test Automation experience You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are able to produce clear and concise bug reports and communicate with stakeholders You have the aptitude and desire to learn, Computer Science degree would be great but not necessary if you have the right skills It would be great if you also have a good knowledge of Networking, Mobile Testing or Selenium - but you can pick up knowledge on the job What's in it for you: As a QA Test Engineer / Software Tester you'll get: Salary to £45k Bonus Pension Private Medical Care Life Assurance Travel Insurance Subsidised gym membership and a range of other perks Apply now or call to find out more about this QA Test Engineer / Software Tester opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
QA Test Engineer / Software Tester (Python Automation) Cambridge to £45k Do you enjoy breaking things and taking them apart so you can figure out how they work and put them back together? You could be joining a market leading tech company that's remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, working on a modern tech stack, continually learning and progressing your career. As a QA Test Engineer you will help to ensure the quality of their web based client portal; you'll identify and prepare test cases, develop these scenarios with Python automated tests and expand the automated test framework with additional features to drive them. You will also investigate test failures, analyse and verify bug fixes and review code developed by other Test Engineers. There's a variety of project based work to get involved with including cloud based web technologies, backend APIs and desktop / mobile applications. You'll be using Python to code and Selenium WebDriver to test HTML, CSS, JavaScript and networking technologies. You'll join a collaborative Agile team with lots of training and career development opportunities. Location / WFH: There's a friendly and supportive team environment, you'll join colleagues in the Cambridge office 1-2 days a week with flexibility to work from home the rest of the week. About You: You have Python coding skills and Test Automation experience You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are able to produce clear and concise bug reports and communicate with stakeholders You have the aptitude and desire to learn, Computer Science degree would be great but not necessary if you have the right skills It would be great if you also have a good knowledge of Networking, Mobile Testing or Selenium - but you can pick up knowledge on the job What's in it for you: As a QA Test Engineer / Software Tester you'll get: Salary to £45k Bonus Pension Private Medical Care Life Assurance Travel Insurance Subsidised gym membership and a range of other perks Apply now or call to find out more about this QA Test Engineer / Software Tester opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Avanti Recruitment are currently working with a Software Company based in Chester who create complex software solutions for the construction industry. They are looking for a .NET Developer to work on a range of Greenfield projects with C#, .NET 6 & Azure. They are looking for someone to attend their office in Chester twice per week. They are well established with over 100 employees and nearly 10 million in turnover per year. They have a Development Team made up of around 50 developers that are broken down into squads with a dedicated Team Lead and QA tester. They have a number of large products that you will be working on and a range of Greenfield projects. You will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, delivering good quality software and ensuring this is done efficiently. They can also offer guidance, leadership, training, certifications and career progression. They work with a range of modern technologies including, C#, .NET Core, React, Angular & SQL Server. They are advocates for writing clean and scalable code by following modern coding practices including Test Driven Development (TDD), DDD, and SOLID Design principles. Key skills: C#, .NET Core & SQL. Desirable: Azure, TDD / SOLID, React or other JavaScript frameworks. They offer up to 40,000 salary, 25 days holiday + BH, flexible hours, pension scheme, gym membership and more. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Avanti Recruitment are currently working with a Software Company based in Chester who create complex software solutions for the construction industry. They are looking for a .NET Developer to work on a range of Greenfield projects with C#, .NET 6 & Azure. They are looking for someone to attend their office in Chester twice per week. They are well established with over 100 employees and nearly 10 million in turnover per year. They have a Development Team made up of around 50 developers that are broken down into squads with a dedicated Team Lead and QA tester. They have a number of large products that you will be working on and a range of Greenfield projects. You will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, delivering good quality software and ensuring this is done efficiently. They can also offer guidance, leadership, training, certifications and career progression. They work with a range of modern technologies including, C#, .NET Core, React, Angular & SQL Server. They are advocates for writing clean and scalable code by following modern coding practices including Test Driven Development (TDD), DDD, and SOLID Design principles. Key skills: C#, .NET Core & SQL. Desirable: Azure, TDD / SOLID, React or other JavaScript frameworks. They offer up to 40,000 salary, 25 days holiday + BH, flexible hours, pension scheme, gym membership and more. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Development Manager (.NET, .NET Core, AWS) Salary up to 70,000 (dependent on experience) I have an amazing opportunity for a Development Manager to join my National leading client to run their IT development team. This role is crucial for overseeing front end, back end, and QA testers. The ideal candidate will have experience with website replatform projects and a strong background in retail or e-commerce. Familiarity with AWS and .NET development languages is a plus. Reporting to Head of IT this is such a great role for someone who wants to join a company where they can make an impact from day 1! The business is based in Midlands, but the role is remote, with very occasional travel to office. Day to Day of the role: Lead and manage both in-house and outsourced development teams to create a high-performing work environment. Define team structure, establish development paths, and provide training opportunities. Oversee recruitment for software developers and QA testers. Manage the full software development lifecycle, ensuring efficient planning, resourcing, and prioritisation. Take ownership of workflow management tools, addressing any blockages and maintaining processes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship, making informed decisions and participating in discussions on innovative technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve platforms and processes, introducing new skills and best practices. Represent the IT development team in business meetings, ensuring IT strategy aligns with business goals. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with .NET development languages. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Understanding of SDLC methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Proficiency in AWS technologies is advantageous. Experience in test automation. To apply for the Development Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Development Manager (.NET, .NET Core, AWS) Salary up to 70,000 (dependent on experience) I have an amazing opportunity for a Development Manager to join my National leading client to run their IT development team. This role is crucial for overseeing front end, back end, and QA testers. The ideal candidate will have experience with website replatform projects and a strong background in retail or e-commerce. Familiarity with AWS and .NET development languages is a plus. Reporting to Head of IT this is such a great role for someone who wants to join a company where they can make an impact from day 1! The business is based in Midlands, but the role is remote, with very occasional travel to office. Day to Day of the role: Lead and manage both in-house and outsourced development teams to create a high-performing work environment. Define team structure, establish development paths, and provide training opportunities. Oversee recruitment for software developers and QA testers. Manage the full software development lifecycle, ensuring efficient planning, resourcing, and prioritisation. Take ownership of workflow management tools, addressing any blockages and maintaining processes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship, making informed decisions and participating in discussions on innovative technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve platforms and processes, introducing new skills and best practices. Represent the IT development team in business meetings, ensuring IT strategy aligns with business goals. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with .NET development languages. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Understanding of SDLC methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Proficiency in AWS technologies is advantageous. Experience in test automation. To apply for the Development Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Test Lead- Hybrid opportunity, 2 days a week in the office in Nottingham, 3 days from home. Up to £55,000 You will be an experienced leader of mid to larger sized teams, with strong experience in UAT Management, and the Utilities industry where possible. Skills Azure Devops Test Management End - to End Testing Regression API Testing Web Testing Working with Offshore Teams Stakeholder Communications Experience leading Automation Testers The Company An ever growing company with over 100 years of history is launching a new and exciting platform, and needs someone to come in and utilise their best experience in Test Management to deliver this project. Apply Now Don't miss the chance to network, and be around solution driven teams for a company of opportunity - apply! Test Lead- Hybrid opportunity, 2 days a week in the office in Nottingham, 3 days from home. Up to £55,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Test Lead- Hybrid opportunity, 2 days a week in the office in Nottingham, 3 days from home. Up to £55,000 You will be an experienced leader of mid to larger sized teams, with strong experience in UAT Management, and the Utilities industry where possible. Skills Azure Devops Test Management End - to End Testing Regression API Testing Web Testing Working with Offshore Teams Stakeholder Communications Experience leading Automation Testers The Company An ever growing company with over 100 years of history is launching a new and exciting platform, and needs someone to come in and utilise their best experience in Test Management to deliver this project. Apply Now Don't miss the chance to network, and be around solution driven teams for a company of opportunity - apply! Test Lead- Hybrid opportunity, 2 days a week in the office in Nottingham, 3 days from home. Up to £55,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
QA Tester -Birmingham Hybrid ( 3 Days in the office ) - Automation - up to £50,000 Senior Software Tester Birmingham Hybrid ( 3 Days in the office) Up to £50,000 I am currently looking for a QA Tester to join a long standing client within the Tech for Good space. They provide training, development and regularly run various charity events. The office is based in Birmingham and is growing year on year. The team is small but scaling, you will be joining a technical team of 5 and joining in a complete new role. The company promotes a fun and social environment who are all passionate about the effect their work has on pets. Experience In this position your main responsibilities will include: Producing, maintaining, and improving testing plans and test cases. Analysing test output and producing test reports. Testing the solutions delivered by the development team for accessibility, usability, and inclusion. Identification, reporting and tracking the resolution of defects. Automation of test activities Skills At least 3 year experience in Automation testing Using a range of internet browsers across multiple operating systems and devices (phones, tablets, personal computers). Identifying and recording of defects. experience which may include visual and motor skill impairment. Excellent Communication skills Analytical, Multi-tasking mindset Benefits Flexible working with 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH Company pension Discounted gym membership Free fruit 23 days annual leave Life assurance and healthcare cash plan Apply Now! If you believe this role is a good fit for you or someone you know, apply now to avoid missing out on an opportunity to work with a great company. Interviews are currently taking place. Send your CV to QA Tester -Birmingham Hybrid ( 3 Days in the office ) - Automation - up to £50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
QA Tester -Birmingham Hybrid ( 3 Days in the office ) - Automation - up to £50,000 Senior Software Tester Birmingham Hybrid ( 3 Days in the office) Up to £50,000 I am currently looking for a QA Tester to join a long standing client within the Tech for Good space. They provide training, development and regularly run various charity events. The office is based in Birmingham and is growing year on year. The team is small but scaling, you will be joining a technical team of 5 and joining in a complete new role. The company promotes a fun and social environment who are all passionate about the effect their work has on pets. Experience In this position your main responsibilities will include: Producing, maintaining, and improving testing plans and test cases. Analysing test output and producing test reports. Testing the solutions delivered by the development team for accessibility, usability, and inclusion. Identification, reporting and tracking the resolution of defects. Automation of test activities Skills At least 3 year experience in Automation testing Using a range of internet browsers across multiple operating systems and devices (phones, tablets, personal computers). Identifying and recording of defects. experience which may include visual and motor skill impairment. Excellent Communication skills Analytical, Multi-tasking mindset Benefits Flexible working with 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH Company pension Discounted gym membership Free fruit 23 days annual leave Life assurance and healthcare cash plan Apply Now! If you believe this role is a good fit for you or someone you know, apply now to avoid missing out on an opportunity to work with a great company. Interviews are currently taking place. Send your CV to QA Tester -Birmingham Hybrid ( 3 Days in the office ) - Automation - up to £50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
QA Engineer (Scada) Wokingham (3 days per week onsite) Up to £40,000 plus benefits & bonus Must be SC cleared or be eligible to hold Security Clearance My consultancy client is looking to hire a QA Engineer specialised in SCADA. The role involves ensuring smooth network operations and top-tier telemetry operations in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL-based support environment. Key Responsibilities: Implement standardized testing approaches using central Test Tool/s. Collaborate on requirements articulation and alignment with NG Requirements and Test Strategy. Work within SCRUM Teams including the product Owner (PO) and SCADA SMEs / NGET Business testers to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in the User Stories and Tests capture Test Requirements fully. Thoroughly review test scripts and requirement mappings. Facilitate SME reviews and ensure effective defect reporting. Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation of JIRA/XRAY Tests (and associate test plans) and test readiness (environments, data prioritisation and end points), test scripts being of the right quality and level of detail. Ensure the technical scope is reviewed and agreed with an appropriate NG SME. using the defined processes. Produce Test Status reports and any other KPIs such as forecasts as required by the SCRUM Teams or National Grid team (e.g. Dashboards, charts). Use common metrics keeping all stakeholders appraised of testing progress to plan. Provide leadership and guidance as the testing expert for the assigned area. Key Skills Good depth of Test Quality Assurance experience. Experience of real-time operations for Power Network Control Systems - Telemetry-based products - Communications Protocols (IEC101) - Alarm Management - Network Monitoring & Forecasting - Display (mimics) - Workflow management - Historian. Strong experience testing across the Test Lifecycle. Strong business process-based test experience, able to understand, follow and explain complex business processes. Strong test design, development, and documentation skills - creating User Stories, Test Scenarios, and JIRA (JQL etc.) Reports. Good MS Office/Excel. Experience using JIRA Test Management and good Dashboard Reporting, Defect Management. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE standards). Strong technical testing knowledge including integration middleware - Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs. Experience with working in working in an on and offshore based model. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to testing power systems and control systems. Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders. ISTQB Qualified. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
QA Engineer (Scada) Wokingham (3 days per week onsite) Up to £40,000 plus benefits & bonus Must be SC cleared or be eligible to hold Security Clearance My consultancy client is looking to hire a QA Engineer specialised in SCADA. The role involves ensuring smooth network operations and top-tier telemetry operations in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL-based support environment. Key Responsibilities: Implement standardized testing approaches using central Test Tool/s. Collaborate on requirements articulation and alignment with NG Requirements and Test Strategy. Work within SCRUM Teams including the product Owner (PO) and SCADA SMEs / NGET Business testers to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in the User Stories and Tests capture Test Requirements fully. Thoroughly review test scripts and requirement mappings. Facilitate SME reviews and ensure effective defect reporting. Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation of JIRA/XRAY Tests (and associate test plans) and test readiness (environments, data prioritisation and end points), test scripts being of the right quality and level of detail. Ensure the technical scope is reviewed and agreed with an appropriate NG SME. using the defined processes. Produce Test Status reports and any other KPIs such as forecasts as required by the SCRUM Teams or National Grid team (e.g. Dashboards, charts). Use common metrics keeping all stakeholders appraised of testing progress to plan. Provide leadership and guidance as the testing expert for the assigned area. Key Skills Good depth of Test Quality Assurance experience. Experience of real-time operations for Power Network Control Systems - Telemetry-based products - Communications Protocols (IEC101) - Alarm Management - Network Monitoring & Forecasting - Display (mimics) - Workflow management - Historian. Strong experience testing across the Test Lifecycle. Strong business process-based test experience, able to understand, follow and explain complex business processes. Strong test design, development, and documentation skills - creating User Stories, Test Scenarios, and JIRA (JQL etc.) Reports. Good MS Office/Excel. Experience using JIRA Test Management and good Dashboard Reporting, Defect Management. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE standards). Strong technical testing knowledge including integration middleware - Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs. Experience with working in working in an on and offshore based model. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to testing power systems and control systems. Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders. ISTQB Qualified. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
QA Engineer (Scada) Wokingham (3 days per week onsite) Up to £40,000 plus benefits & bonus Must be SC cleared or be eligible to hold Security Clearance My consultancy client is looking to hire a QA Engineer specialised in SCADA. The role involves ensuring smooth network operations and top-tier telemetry operations in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL-based support environment. Key Responsibilities: Implement standardized testing approaches using central Test Tool/s. Collaborate on requirements articulation and alignment with NG Requirements and Test Strategy. Work within SCRUM Teams including the product Owner (PO) and SCADA SMEs/NGET Business testers to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in the User Stories and Tests capture Test Requirements fully. Thoroughly review test scripts and requirement mappings. Facilitate SME reviews and ensure effective defect reporting. Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation of JIRA/XRAY Tests (and associate test plans) and test readiness (environments, data prioritisation and end points), test scripts being of the right quality and level of detail. Ensure the technical scope is reviewed and agreed with an appropriate NG SME. using the defined processes. Produce Test Status reports and any other KPIs such as forecasts as required by the SCRUM Teams or National Grid team (eg Dashboards, charts). Use common metrics keeping all stakeholders appraised of testing progress to plan. Provide leadership and guidance as the testing expert for the assigned area. Key Skills Good depth of Test Quality Assurance experience. Experience of Real Time operations for Power Network Control Systems - Telemetry-based products - Communications Protocols (IEC101) - Alarm Management - Network Monitoring & Forecasting - Display (mimics) - Workflow management - Historian. Strong experience testing across the Test Lifecycle. Strong business process-based test experience, able to understand, follow and explain complex business processes. Strong test design, development, and documentation skills - creating User Stories, Test Scenarios, and JIRA (JQL etc.) Reports. Good MS Office/Excel. Experience using JIRA Test Management and good Dashboard Reporting, Defect Management. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (eg, IEC 61850, IEEE standards). Strong technical testing knowledge including integration Middleware - Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs. Experience with working in working in an on and offshore based model. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to testing power systems and control systems. Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders. ISTQB Qualified. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
QA Engineer (Scada) Wokingham (3 days per week onsite) Up to £40,000 plus benefits & bonus Must be SC cleared or be eligible to hold Security Clearance My consultancy client is looking to hire a QA Engineer specialised in SCADA. The role involves ensuring smooth network operations and top-tier telemetry operations in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL-based support environment. Key Responsibilities: Implement standardized testing approaches using central Test Tool/s. Collaborate on requirements articulation and alignment with NG Requirements and Test Strategy. Work within SCRUM Teams including the product Owner (PO) and SCADA SMEs/NGET Business testers to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in the User Stories and Tests capture Test Requirements fully. Thoroughly review test scripts and requirement mappings. Facilitate SME reviews and ensure effective defect reporting. Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation of JIRA/XRAY Tests (and associate test plans) and test readiness (environments, data prioritisation and end points), test scripts being of the right quality and level of detail. Ensure the technical scope is reviewed and agreed with an appropriate NG SME. using the defined processes. Produce Test Status reports and any other KPIs such as forecasts as required by the SCRUM Teams or National Grid team (eg Dashboards, charts). Use common metrics keeping all stakeholders appraised of testing progress to plan. Provide leadership and guidance as the testing expert for the assigned area. Key Skills Good depth of Test Quality Assurance experience. Experience of Real Time operations for Power Network Control Systems - Telemetry-based products - Communications Protocols (IEC101) - Alarm Management - Network Monitoring & Forecasting - Display (mimics) - Workflow management - Historian. Strong experience testing across the Test Lifecycle. Strong business process-based test experience, able to understand, follow and explain complex business processes. Strong test design, development, and documentation skills - creating User Stories, Test Scenarios, and JIRA (JQL etc.) Reports. Good MS Office/Excel. Experience using JIRA Test Management and good Dashboard Reporting, Defect Management. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (eg, IEC 61850, IEEE standards). Strong technical testing knowledge including integration Middleware - Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs. Experience with working in working in an on and offshore based model. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to testing power systems and control systems. Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders. ISTQB Qualified. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
A software house with a global presence is looking for a QA Tester to join their team! They have been running for over 20 years, they pivoted into becoming a technology-first and are now the market leaders within their industry in the UK. You would be joining a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for growth. They are constantly expanding their services, and embarking on exciting projects so you'll always have something meaningful to contribute to. They pride themselves on their modern technical environment, and place real emphasis on career and personal development (supporting accreditations/certifications). They are looking for a Tester with a strong QA mindset, you will be coming in and getting to grips with the look and feel of their new apps. They are looking for someone with the right instinct and skills for proper QA Testing as you will be taking ownership of some of their test projects. One exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to upskill in automation! Whilst they are not looking for years of commercial automaton experience, they are looking for someone with an ability to get involved in that side of the test function, as the role will eventually involve you writing automated tests for both API and front-end functions. Essentially, they are looking for: - a background in API Testing - some automation knowledge (would be an advantage) - a strong QA mindset (a passion for tackling complex scenarios) In return they can offer a salary of £30,000-£45,000, strong career development opportunities and a great benefits package. At the moment, they come into the office about three times a week. If you're a Software Tester looking to upskill and kickstart their automation career, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
A software house with a global presence is looking for a QA Tester to join their team! They have been running for over 20 years, they pivoted into becoming a technology-first and are now the market leaders within their industry in the UK. You would be joining a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for growth. They are constantly expanding their services, and embarking on exciting projects so you'll always have something meaningful to contribute to. They pride themselves on their modern technical environment, and place real emphasis on career and personal development (supporting accreditations/certifications). They are looking for a Tester with a strong QA mindset, you will be coming in and getting to grips with the look and feel of their new apps. They are looking for someone with the right instinct and skills for proper QA Testing as you will be taking ownership of some of their test projects. One exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to upskill in automation! Whilst they are not looking for years of commercial automaton experience, they are looking for someone with an ability to get involved in that side of the test function, as the role will eventually involve you writing automated tests for both API and front-end functions. Essentially, they are looking for: - a background in API Testing - some automation knowledge (would be an advantage) - a strong QA mindset (a passion for tackling complex scenarios) In return they can offer a salary of £30,000-£45,000, strong career development opportunities and a great benefits package. At the moment, they come into the office about three times a week. If you're a Software Tester looking to upskill and kickstart their automation career, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology.
CEF - City Electrical Factors
Durham, County Durham
About CEF: At CEF we have a bold ambition for growth. We are passionate about delivering an unrivalled service for our customers and providing a strong culture with career opportunities for our people. Across IT we are on an exciting mission to ensure we harness our growth opportunities by designing our technology architecture and solutions for constant evolution. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of enabling our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We have a fast-growing technology team delivering a portfolio of transformative work, expanding our digital options, and upgrading and future-proofing our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. We believe that teams who design, own and run our technology solutions are more connected to the value they create. We are always looking to improve, collaborate and innovate and this is where you come in Life as a QA Test Analyst at CEF: As a QA Test Analyst at CityIT you will be an integral part of our new Workday implementation project. In the longer term you will play a significant role towards the company vision of moving the existing windows based CEF bespoke systems to a modern SaaS application(Workday) along with the introduction and nurturing of innovation within. You'll be used to working on a broader view of QA, ideally with integrations and experience working with complex ERP or finance systems. You'll be part of our Global Finance IT team that work collaboratively across our UK and USA teams to deliver best-in-class finance systems used by the whole organisation. Your Objectives: Creation and execution of test scripts, recording the outcome, and creating and escalating defects and tracking issues to completion Hands on testing of all parts of a Windows based ERP system Working in a cross functional team of other software testers, business analysts andsubject-matter-experts to understand and document the existing system Collaborating with members of the development team to provide Test feedback and specific test outcomes Testing of interfaces and integration with other modules, products or sites Preparation and execution of test plans and test scripts, along with amending and updating of test materials with a mindset for continuous improvement Performing static testing and impact assessment of Design and Change Request documentation Key Skills and Experience: Experience performing manual tests on Windows based systems in an Agile environment Excellent attention to detail, able to effectively track, report and resolve quality issues Understanding of software specification requirements, and the ability to interpret acceptance criteria and derive tests accordingly Experience testing the integration points between modules, applications and systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Interview Process: Screening Call with Talent Acquisition (30 mins) Microsoft Teams call with our Software Engineering Lead and our Global Test and Assurance Practice Lead (30 mins) Microsoft Teams call with our Global Head of Finance IT, Software Engineering Lead and Global Test and Assurance Practice Lead (90 mins) Package: Competitive basic salary Annual IT Bonus scheme Our teams predominantly work remotely but we have an award-winning IT Headquarters based in Durham where you'll always receive a warm welcome! Pension: 3% employee / 3% employer (Total 6%) Champion Health - a comprehensive physical, mental & financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing & life Free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our IT Headquarters Location Our Finance IT Team like to get together in the Durham office on occasion. This is optional and the role is predominantly home based however there may be some required travel to the Durham or Kenilworth office for team meetings and other events.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
About CEF: At CEF we have a bold ambition for growth. We are passionate about delivering an unrivalled service for our customers and providing a strong culture with career opportunities for our people. Across IT we are on an exciting mission to ensure we harness our growth opportunities by designing our technology architecture and solutions for constant evolution. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of enabling our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We have a fast-growing technology team delivering a portfolio of transformative work, expanding our digital options, and upgrading and future-proofing our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. We believe that teams who design, own and run our technology solutions are more connected to the value they create. We are always looking to improve, collaborate and innovate and this is where you come in Life as a QA Test Analyst at CEF: As a QA Test Analyst at CityIT you will be an integral part of our new Workday implementation project. In the longer term you will play a significant role towards the company vision of moving the existing windows based CEF bespoke systems to a modern SaaS application(Workday) along with the introduction and nurturing of innovation within. You'll be used to working on a broader view of QA, ideally with integrations and experience working with complex ERP or finance systems. You'll be part of our Global Finance IT team that work collaboratively across our UK and USA teams to deliver best-in-class finance systems used by the whole organisation. Your Objectives: Creation and execution of test scripts, recording the outcome, and creating and escalating defects and tracking issues to completion Hands on testing of all parts of a Windows based ERP system Working in a cross functional team of other software testers, business analysts andsubject-matter-experts to understand and document the existing system Collaborating with members of the development team to provide Test feedback and specific test outcomes Testing of interfaces and integration with other modules, products or sites Preparation and execution of test plans and test scripts, along with amending and updating of test materials with a mindset for continuous improvement Performing static testing and impact assessment of Design and Change Request documentation Key Skills and Experience: Experience performing manual tests on Windows based systems in an Agile environment Excellent attention to detail, able to effectively track, report and resolve quality issues Understanding of software specification requirements, and the ability to interpret acceptance criteria and derive tests accordingly Experience testing the integration points between modules, applications and systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Interview Process: Screening Call with Talent Acquisition (30 mins) Microsoft Teams call with our Software Engineering Lead and our Global Test and Assurance Practice Lead (30 mins) Microsoft Teams call with our Global Head of Finance IT, Software Engineering Lead and Global Test and Assurance Practice Lead (90 mins) Package: Competitive basic salary Annual IT Bonus scheme Our teams predominantly work remotely but we have an award-winning IT Headquarters based in Durham where you'll always receive a warm welcome! Pension: 3% employee / 3% employer (Total 6%) Champion Health - a comprehensive physical, mental & financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing & life Free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our IT Headquarters Location Our Finance IT Team like to get together in the Durham office on occasion. This is optional and the role is predominantly home based however there may be some required travel to the Durham or Kenilworth office for team meetings and other events.
A software house with a global presence is looking for a QA Tester to join their team! They have been running for over 20 years, they pivoted into becoming a technology-first and are now the market leaders within their industry in the UK. You would be joining a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for growth. They are constantly expanding their services, and embarking on exciting projects so you'll always have something meaningful to contribute to. They pride themselves on their modern technical environment, and place real emphasis on career and personal development (supporting accreditations/certifications). They are looking for a Tester with a strong QA mindset, you will be coming in and getting to grips with the look and feel of their new apps. They are looking for someone with the right instinct and skills for proper QA Testing as you will be taking ownership of some of their test projects. One exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to upskill in automation! Whilst they are not looking for years of commercial automaton experience, they are looking for someone with an ability to get involved in that side of the test function, as the role will eventually involve you writing automated tests for both API and front-end functions. Essentially, they are looking for: - a background in API Testing - some automation knowledge (would be an advantage) - a strong QA mindset (a passion for tackling complex scenarios) In return they can offer a salary of 30,000- 45,000, strong career development opportunities and a great benefits package. At the moment, they come into the office about three times a week. If you're a Software Tester looking to upskill and kickstart their automation career, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
A software house with a global presence is looking for a QA Tester to join their team! They have been running for over 20 years, they pivoted into becoming a technology-first and are now the market leaders within their industry in the UK. You would be joining a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for growth. They are constantly expanding their services, and embarking on exciting projects so you'll always have something meaningful to contribute to. They pride themselves on their modern technical environment, and place real emphasis on career and personal development (supporting accreditations/certifications). They are looking for a Tester with a strong QA mindset, you will be coming in and getting to grips with the look and feel of their new apps. They are looking for someone with the right instinct and skills for proper QA Testing as you will be taking ownership of some of their test projects. One exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to upskill in automation! Whilst they are not looking for years of commercial automaton experience, they are looking for someone with an ability to get involved in that side of the test function, as the role will eventually involve you writing automated tests for both API and front-end functions. Essentially, they are looking for: - a background in API Testing - some automation knowledge (would be an advantage) - a strong QA mindset (a passion for tackling complex scenarios) In return they can offer a salary of 30,000- 45,000, strong career development opportunities and a great benefits package. At the moment, they come into the office about three times a week. If you're a Software Tester looking to upskill and kickstart their automation career, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology.
Role: QA Test Engineer Location: Remote Contract Length: 1 year Pay rate: £350-£450 Outside IR35 Job Description: Our client has always applied the best of technology to improve people's lives. Now our SaaS technology is fuelling a new era in the healthcare industry, with dynamic systems that change the way people receive care in settings outside of the hospital-and tools that work every day to help people stay well, longer. We have one of the largest actionable datasets in the industry, creating a complete view of people as they move between care settings. This is how we empower providers-with vital insight to deliver the care people need, right when they need it. We're also ensuring that our health solutions connect to other companies' networks because when objectives align, everyone wins. As we work today to drive better care and lower costs, we're developing more personalized solutions for tomorrow, utilizing machine learning, intelligent care paths, and predictive protocols. If you are an innovator who wants to make an impact we want to talk to you! We are looking for a Contract Engineer, Software Test Engineering to join our clients team. This position reports to the Manager of Software Engineering and will provide direction and expertise in different testing modalities in an agile development environment. This is a term position that terminates in January 2025. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and curating manual and automated test suites, collaborating with other engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage, and taking a data-driven approach to maintaining the relevance of these suites. You will participate in all testing activities to drive quality and build quality and security in our system. Responsibilities: Work closely with Product Managers and Software Engineers to define and understand the desired outcome. Participate in the discovery process with an eye for risk mitigation and quality. Develop and maintain testing artifacts and documentation. Identify and apply the right testing approach with test suites that provide accurate and quick feedback to the development process. Contribute to continuously improving the quality practices, tooling, and processes that support the team mission. Contribute to the growth and career development of more junior team members. Support the development process from ideation to code deployments and feature releases. Qualifications and experience: You are a detail-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills who seek continuous learning and improvement. You are a technologist with 2+ years of experience in software testing and test automation. You have some experience in C# or Java-based automated test development You have experience in writing basic SQL queries for test verification You have experience working with ALM tools (Azure DevOps, Github, Jira) and Git. You have experience in end-to-end test frameworks, such as Selenium, including using behavior-driven development (BDD) with frameworks like Cucumber. You have experience in API testing using tools like Postman and Newman. You are familiar with the most common security vulnerabilities in web applications (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) and can design tests to catch them early. You understand ice cream cones are bad - tell us why in the interview. Preferred Skills/Experience: You have experience with non-functional testing, using load test tools like k6 or JMeter. Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Role: QA Test Engineer Location: Remote Contract Length: 1 year Pay rate: £350-£450 Outside IR35 Job Description: Our client has always applied the best of technology to improve people's lives. Now our SaaS technology is fuelling a new era in the healthcare industry, with dynamic systems that change the way people receive care in settings outside of the hospital-and tools that work every day to help people stay well, longer. We have one of the largest actionable datasets in the industry, creating a complete view of people as they move between care settings. This is how we empower providers-with vital insight to deliver the care people need, right when they need it. We're also ensuring that our health solutions connect to other companies' networks because when objectives align, everyone wins. As we work today to drive better care and lower costs, we're developing more personalized solutions for tomorrow, utilizing machine learning, intelligent care paths, and predictive protocols. If you are an innovator who wants to make an impact we want to talk to you! We are looking for a Contract Engineer, Software Test Engineering to join our clients team. This position reports to the Manager of Software Engineering and will provide direction and expertise in different testing modalities in an agile development environment. This is a term position that terminates in January 2025. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and curating manual and automated test suites, collaborating with other engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage, and taking a data-driven approach to maintaining the relevance of these suites. You will participate in all testing activities to drive quality and build quality and security in our system. Responsibilities: Work closely with Product Managers and Software Engineers to define and understand the desired outcome. Participate in the discovery process with an eye for risk mitigation and quality. Develop and maintain testing artifacts and documentation. Identify and apply the right testing approach with test suites that provide accurate and quick feedback to the development process. Contribute to continuously improving the quality practices, tooling, and processes that support the team mission. Contribute to the growth and career development of more junior team members. Support the development process from ideation to code deployments and feature releases. Qualifications and experience: You are a detail-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills who seek continuous learning and improvement. You are a technologist with 2+ years of experience in software testing and test automation. You have some experience in C# or Java-based automated test development You have experience in writing basic SQL queries for test verification You have experience working with ALM tools (Azure DevOps, Github, Jira) and Git. You have experience in end-to-end test frameworks, such as Selenium, including using behavior-driven development (BDD) with frameworks like Cucumber. You have experience in API testing using tools like Postman and Newman. You are familiar with the most common security vulnerabilities in web applications (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) and can design tests to catch them early. You understand ice cream cones are bad - tell us why in the interview. Preferred Skills/Experience: You have experience with non-functional testing, using load test tools like k6 or JMeter. Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Do you want to work for a software company that are helping to fight against crime? We're hiring a Software Tester to work for a Cambridge based business, offering a salary of up to 65,000 (DOE) and flexible working. During the early days, it would be preferable for you to be on-site a few days a week to embed yourself into the company and learn about the products, after which you will have flexibility as they are a remote-first business. This an exciting time to join the business, as they are looking to double their headcount in the next year. You will be reporting to the development manager, and you will be working across two agile-scrum teams as the sole QA engineer. Due to the nature of this work, you will need to be eligible for a security clearance, if you already have one, this would be a real plus! They are looking for someone with: - A background in data analysis, and solid manual and automation testing experience - Web, API, UAT, and Windows Desktop testing - Experience with Selenium WebDriver, or similar - Experience in creating and leading the execution of release test plans as well as designing and deploying repeatable test environments - Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and the utilisation of reporting tools and methodologies, including SQL and Excel - Significant experience in closely collaborating with developers to comprehend software specifications and to verify new functionalities and rectifications - Proven capability in partnering with customer support teams to identify and resolve user issues through testing and a track record of formulating and overseeing the implementation of test plans for software releases - Previous involvement in Agile project environments It would also be a real advantage if: - You have prior experience in deploying tests within Azure environments (i.e DevTest labs) - Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms for managing test plans, deployment flows, and environments. - Existing or past security clearances (NPPV+SC level - ISTQB certified - You've previously worked in a data analytics company The interviews will be going ahead from 4th April onwards, this will be a 3 stage process. If you're interested, please hit apply!
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Do you want to work for a software company that are helping to fight against crime? We're hiring a Software Tester to work for a Cambridge based business, offering a salary of up to 65,000 (DOE) and flexible working. During the early days, it would be preferable for you to be on-site a few days a week to embed yourself into the company and learn about the products, after which you will have flexibility as they are a remote-first business. This an exciting time to join the business, as they are looking to double their headcount in the next year. You will be reporting to the development manager, and you will be working across two agile-scrum teams as the sole QA engineer. Due to the nature of this work, you will need to be eligible for a security clearance, if you already have one, this would be a real plus! They are looking for someone with: - A background in data analysis, and solid manual and automation testing experience - Web, API, UAT, and Windows Desktop testing - Experience with Selenium WebDriver, or similar - Experience in creating and leading the execution of release test plans as well as designing and deploying repeatable test environments - Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and the utilisation of reporting tools and methodologies, including SQL and Excel - Significant experience in closely collaborating with developers to comprehend software specifications and to verify new functionalities and rectifications - Proven capability in partnering with customer support teams to identify and resolve user issues through testing and a track record of formulating and overseeing the implementation of test plans for software releases - Previous involvement in Agile project environments It would also be a real advantage if: - You have prior experience in deploying tests within Azure environments (i.e DevTest labs) - Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms for managing test plans, deployment flows, and environments. - Existing or past security clearances (NPPV+SC level - ISTQB certified - You've previously worked in a data analytics company The interviews will be going ahead from 4th April onwards, this will be a 3 stage process. If you're interested, please hit apply!
Senior Test Analyst (Business Intelligence & Data) Salary circa £50k-£60k + Bonus Leicester (hybrid, 1 day per week in the office). Newly created role to join a UK recognised iconic brand during an excited period of transformation, heavy technology investment across people, processes and systems. This role will sit within a QA/Test team and will have a variety of work with the opportunity to liaise with both technical and business functions. Reporting directly into the QA Manager this role will be a Senior Test Analyst with a large focus/bias towards testing BI & Data based applications and Services. The role will suit a Senior Tester, or Test Lead that has experience in Testing BI and/or Data based Applications and Services. Role will include: Defining and executing testing activities across various Software and Systems with a focus on BI and Data (PowerBI/Azure/ETL) Creating and preparing Test Scripts Preparing Testing status reports Test Planning Working as part of a cross-functional Agile Delivery team, working closely with Engineers, Architects and Business Analysts Experience required: Demonstrable experience as a a Senior or QA Lead Strong stakeholder engagement skills Ability to create Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scenarios Beneficial - Azure DevOps Beneficial - Automation Test experience (the business uses Leapworks) The role is commutable from most Midlands based areas, including but not limited to Nottingham, Derby, Burton on Trent, Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire Well suited to Test Leads, Senior Testers, or BI Testers looking for their next step. Please apply to Delaney & Bourton for further information
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Test Analyst (Business Intelligence & Data) Salary circa £50k-£60k + Bonus Leicester (hybrid, 1 day per week in the office). Newly created role to join a UK recognised iconic brand during an excited period of transformation, heavy technology investment across people, processes and systems. This role will sit within a QA/Test team and will have a variety of work with the opportunity to liaise with both technical and business functions. Reporting directly into the QA Manager this role will be a Senior Test Analyst with a large focus/bias towards testing BI & Data based applications and Services. The role will suit a Senior Tester, or Test Lead that has experience in Testing BI and/or Data based Applications and Services. Role will include: Defining and executing testing activities across various Software and Systems with a focus on BI and Data (PowerBI/Azure/ETL) Creating and preparing Test Scripts Preparing Testing status reports Test Planning Working as part of a cross-functional Agile Delivery team, working closely with Engineers, Architects and Business Analysts Experience required: Demonstrable experience as a a Senior or QA Lead Strong stakeholder engagement skills Ability to create Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Scenarios Beneficial - Azure DevOps Beneficial - Automation Test experience (the business uses Leapworks) The role is commutable from most Midlands based areas, including but not limited to Nottingham, Derby, Burton on Trent, Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire Well suited to Test Leads, Senior Testers, or BI Testers looking for their next step. Please apply to Delaney & Bourton for further information
Avanti Recruitment are currently working with a Software Company based in Chester who create complex software solutions for the construction industry. They are looking for a .NET Developer to work on a range of Greenfield projects with C#, .NET 6 & Azure. They are looking for someone to attend their office in Chester twice per week. They are well established with over 100 employees and nearly £10 million in turnover per year. They have a Development Team made up of around 50 developers that are broken down into squads with a dedicated Team Lead and QA tester. They have a number of large products that you will be working on and a range of Greenfield projects. You will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, delivering good quality software and ensuring this is done efficiently. They can also offer guidance, leadership, training, certifications and career progression. They work with a range of modern technologies including, C#, .NET Core, React, Angular & SQL Server. They are advocates for writing clean and scalable code by following modern coding practices including Test Driven Development (TDD), DDD, and SOLID Design principles. Key skills: C#, .NET Core & SQL. Desirable: Azure, TDD / SOLID, React or other JavaScript frameworks. They offer up to £40,000 salary, 25 days holiday + BH, flexible hours, pension scheme, gym membership and more. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Avanti Recruitment are currently working with a Software Company based in Chester who create complex software solutions for the construction industry. They are looking for a .NET Developer to work on a range of Greenfield projects with C#, .NET 6 & Azure. They are looking for someone to attend their office in Chester twice per week. They are well established with over 100 employees and nearly £10 million in turnover per year. They have a Development Team made up of around 50 developers that are broken down into squads with a dedicated Team Lead and QA tester. They have a number of large products that you will be working on and a range of Greenfield projects. You will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, delivering good quality software and ensuring this is done efficiently. They can also offer guidance, leadership, training, certifications and career progression. They work with a range of modern technologies including, C#, .NET Core, React, Angular & SQL Server. They are advocates for writing clean and scalable code by following modern coding practices including Test Driven Development (TDD), DDD, and SOLID Design principles. Key skills: C#, .NET Core & SQL. Desirable: Azure, TDD / SOLID, React or other JavaScript frameworks. They offer up to £40,000 salary, 25 days holiday + BH, flexible hours, pension scheme, gym membership and more. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Position : SDET C# (2 positions) Suitable for : Automation Tester or SDET with C# and system integration experience Location : Hybrid / Milton Keynes approx. once a month Salary : to £55k + bens Please note: sponsorship may be available for this role but you must be located in the UK in order for this to be considered. Our client is looking for a talented SDET with strong recent C# and integration testing experience to join their QA cross dimensional scaled Agile team. There are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop your skills and the company has been awarded an outstanding accreditation from Best Companies for workplace engagements and has featured as one of the UKs Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for. Essential Skills/ Attributes: A minimum of 4 years experience as an SDET, Automation Tester or similar with strong C# experience Experience of automating system integration testing Approx 4 years required Experience of automating front-end and back end (microservices) using Selenium Webdriver and RestSharp - Approx 4 years required Solid understanding of .Net Core, NUnit and Visual Studio - Approx 4 years required An understanding of SQL and relational databases Understanding of XML, JSON and structured data Experience of creating/modifying test data Performing occasional manual testing (functional/non-functional) to support other teams Must have good root cause analysis and collaboration for finding and resolving defects with Developers Desirable : Hands on testing experience using MS Azure technologies Experience of using Continuous Integration tools such as Azure DevOps Experience in design, implementation and execution of non-functional testing (load, performance, volume, stress and scalability tests) The Role : The ideal SDET will be able to demonstrate 4+ years of practical experience working within automation-oriented roles with C#, with a particular focus on system integration level testing. Key responsibilities include co-ordinating, planning and executing automation testing activities for Azure based projects. Full job description available To apply : Please follow the online application process and upload your CV, in Word format We will aim to be in touch with all candidates in advance of this to let them know whether their CV has been shortlisted for the client to review.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Position : SDET C# (2 positions) Suitable for : Automation Tester or SDET with C# and system integration experience Location : Hybrid / Milton Keynes approx. once a month Salary : to £55k + bens Please note: sponsorship may be available for this role but you must be located in the UK in order for this to be considered. Our client is looking for a talented SDET with strong recent C# and integration testing experience to join their QA cross dimensional scaled Agile team. There are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop your skills and the company has been awarded an outstanding accreditation from Best Companies for workplace engagements and has featured as one of the UKs Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for. Essential Skills/ Attributes: A minimum of 4 years experience as an SDET, Automation Tester or similar with strong C# experience Experience of automating system integration testing Approx 4 years required Experience of automating front-end and back end (microservices) using Selenium Webdriver and RestSharp - Approx 4 years required Solid understanding of .Net Core, NUnit and Visual Studio - Approx 4 years required An understanding of SQL and relational databases Understanding of XML, JSON and structured data Experience of creating/modifying test data Performing occasional manual testing (functional/non-functional) to support other teams Must have good root cause analysis and collaboration for finding and resolving defects with Developers Desirable : Hands on testing experience using MS Azure technologies Experience of using Continuous Integration tools such as Azure DevOps Experience in design, implementation and execution of non-functional testing (load, performance, volume, stress and scalability tests) The Role : The ideal SDET will be able to demonstrate 4+ years of practical experience working within automation-oriented roles with C#, with a particular focus on system integration level testing. Key responsibilities include co-ordinating, planning and executing automation testing activities for Azure based projects. Full job description available To apply : Please follow the online application process and upload your CV, in Word format We will aim to be in touch with all candidates in advance of this to let them know whether their CV has been shortlisted for the client to review.
Software Business Analyst required to join a software company based out of Aberdeen, with flexibility on location within Scotland. The company A growing software organisation, they are headquartered up in Aberdeen, however this role can be based anywhere across Scotland. The business creates a very specific type of software in the food and drink industry and are the market leader in their field. They currently have a team of 10 across the software function and are looking to add a Business Analyst as a brand-new hire and role, purely down to growth and need from the business. This will be a potentially international role, with occasional travel to clients across Scotland and overseas. The business has a global reach and has continued to gain recognition. In large, the role will involve travel to different parts of Scotland maybe twice a quarter, and overseas a couple of times a year. This ultimately means you can be based from anywhere in Scotland. On top of the salary, you can also expect to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a healthy overall benefits package. The role A newly created position, you will be a Business Analyst with a strong software background. This is a fairly typical Software BA role, working closely alongside a team of Software Developers, Testers and Product Owners. The role requires strong User Story and requirements gathering experience, as well as the ability to be customer facing. You will interact with external customers and gather requirements from them, passing these back to the development team. On top of this, you will need to have strong documentation knowledge and be comfortable working across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Currently, both are used, project dependent, with the aim to become increasingly more Agile as a team moving forward. The business are currently in phase 1 of migrating their desktop application (product) into a web app, and you will play a key part in this. This is likely a multi-year project and you will be involved across the full lifecycle. As well as this, the plan is to develop a new product this year and you will take part in helping to define this. On top of the usual BA responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to do Business Analysis with customers involving scoping and looking at processes etc. There is plenty to learn in this role. With the office being based in Aberdeen, you will be expected to travel once a quarter for company townhalls in the office and in person. Other than this and the client travel, the rest of the role can be done remotely from home. Role requirements A few years working as a Business Analyst in a software environment Strong experience across User Story creation, requirements gathering and documentation Strong customer facing experience and stakeholder management skills Agile and Waterfall methodology experience Testing or QA knowledge an added bonus Knowledge or experience of Warehousing & Logistics (beneficial) A current valid UK driving licence This is an opportunity to work within a growing and thriving software team, at a time where the product is developing and modernising. There are ample growth opportunities and areas to progress your knowledge and career. If you are interested in this role, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Software Business Analyst required to join a software company based out of Aberdeen, with flexibility on location within Scotland. The company A growing software organisation, they are headquartered up in Aberdeen, however this role can be based anywhere across Scotland. The business creates a very specific type of software in the food and drink industry and are the market leader in their field. They currently have a team of 10 across the software function and are looking to add a Business Analyst as a brand-new hire and role, purely down to growth and need from the business. This will be a potentially international role, with occasional travel to clients across Scotland and overseas. The business has a global reach and has continued to gain recognition. In large, the role will involve travel to different parts of Scotland maybe twice a quarter, and overseas a couple of times a year. This ultimately means you can be based from anywhere in Scotland. On top of the salary, you can also expect to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a healthy overall benefits package. The role A newly created position, you will be a Business Analyst with a strong software background. This is a fairly typical Software BA role, working closely alongside a team of Software Developers, Testers and Product Owners. The role requires strong User Story and requirements gathering experience, as well as the ability to be customer facing. You will interact with external customers and gather requirements from them, passing these back to the development team. On top of this, you will need to have strong documentation knowledge and be comfortable working across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Currently, both are used, project dependent, with the aim to become increasingly more Agile as a team moving forward. The business are currently in phase 1 of migrating their desktop application (product) into a web app, and you will play a key part in this. This is likely a multi-year project and you will be involved across the full lifecycle. As well as this, the plan is to develop a new product this year and you will take part in helping to define this. On top of the usual BA responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to do Business Analysis with customers involving scoping and looking at processes etc. There is plenty to learn in this role. With the office being based in Aberdeen, you will be expected to travel once a quarter for company townhalls in the office and in person. Other than this and the client travel, the rest of the role can be done remotely from home. Role requirements A few years working as a Business Analyst in a software environment Strong experience across User Story creation, requirements gathering and documentation Strong customer facing experience and stakeholder management skills Agile and Waterfall methodology experience Testing or QA knowledge an added bonus Knowledge or experience of Warehousing & Logistics (beneficial) A current valid UK driving licence This is an opportunity to work within a growing and thriving software team, at a time where the product is developing and modernising. There are ample growth opportunities and areas to progress your knowledge and career. If you are interested in this role, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
Software Business Analyst required to join a software company based out of Aberdeen, with flexibility on location within Scotland. The company A growing software organisation, they are headquartered up in Aberdeen, however this role can be based anywhere across Scotland. The business creates a very specific type of software in the food and drink industry and are the market leader in their field. They currently have a team of 10 across the software function and are looking to add a Business Analyst as a brand-new hire and role, purely down to growth and need from the business. This will be a potentially international role, with occasional travel to clients across Scotland and overseas. The business has a global reach and has continued to gain recognition. In large, the role will involve travel to different parts of Scotland maybe twice a quarter, and overseas a couple of times a year. This ultimately means you can be based from anywhere in Scotland. On top of the salary, you can also expect to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a healthy overall benefits package. The role A newly created position, you will be a Business Analyst with a strong software background. This is a fairly typical Software BA role, working closely alongside a team of Software Developers, Testers and Product Owners. The role requires strong User Story and requirements gathering experience, as well as the ability to be customer facing. You will interact with external customers and gather requirements from them, passing these back to the development team. On top of this, you will need to have strong documentation knowledge and be comfortable working across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Currently, both are used, project dependent, with the aim to become increasingly more Agile as a team moving forward. The business are currently in phase 1 of migrating their desktop application (product) into a web app, and you will play a key part in this. This is likely a multi-year project and you will be involved across the full lifecycle. As well as this, the plan is to develop a new product this year and you will take part in helping to define this. On top of the usual BA responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to do Business Analysis with customers involving scoping and looking at processes etc. There is plenty to learn in this role. With the office being based in Aberdeen, you will be expected to travel once a quarter for company townhalls in the office and in person. Other than this and the client travel, the rest of the role can be done remotely from home. Role requirements A few years working as a Business Analyst in a software environment Strong experience across User Story creation, requirements gathering and documentation Strong customer facing experience and stakeholder management skills Agile and Waterfall methodology experience Testing or QA knowledge an added bonus Knowledge or experience of Warehousing & Logistics (beneficial) A current valid UK driving licence This is an opportunity to work within a growing and thriving software team, at a time where the product is developing and modernising. There are ample growth opportunities and areas to progress your knowledge and career. If you are interested in this role, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Software Business Analyst required to join a software company based out of Aberdeen, with flexibility on location within Scotland. The company A growing software organisation, they are headquartered up in Aberdeen, however this role can be based anywhere across Scotland. The business creates a very specific type of software in the food and drink industry and are the market leader in their field. They currently have a team of 10 across the software function and are looking to add a Business Analyst as a brand-new hire and role, purely down to growth and need from the business. This will be a potentially international role, with occasional travel to clients across Scotland and overseas. The business has a global reach and has continued to gain recognition. In large, the role will involve travel to different parts of Scotland maybe twice a quarter, and overseas a couple of times a year. This ultimately means you can be based from anywhere in Scotland. On top of the salary, you can also expect to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a healthy overall benefits package. The role A newly created position, you will be a Business Analyst with a strong software background. This is a fairly typical Software BA role, working closely alongside a team of Software Developers, Testers and Product Owners. The role requires strong User Story and requirements gathering experience, as well as the ability to be customer facing. You will interact with external customers and gather requirements from them, passing these back to the development team. On top of this, you will need to have strong documentation knowledge and be comfortable working across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Currently, both are used, project dependent, with the aim to become increasingly more Agile as a team moving forward. The business are currently in phase 1 of migrating their desktop application (product) into a web app, and you will play a key part in this. This is likely a multi-year project and you will be involved across the full lifecycle. As well as this, the plan is to develop a new product this year and you will take part in helping to define this. On top of the usual BA responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to do Business Analysis with customers involving scoping and looking at processes etc. There is plenty to learn in this role. With the office being based in Aberdeen, you will be expected to travel once a quarter for company townhalls in the office and in person. Other than this and the client travel, the rest of the role can be done remotely from home. Role requirements A few years working as a Business Analyst in a software environment Strong experience across User Story creation, requirements gathering and documentation Strong customer facing experience and stakeholder management skills Agile and Waterfall methodology experience Testing or QA knowledge an added bonus Knowledge or experience of Warehousing & Logistics (beneficial) A current valid UK driving licence This is an opportunity to work within a growing and thriving software team, at a time where the product is developing and modernising. There are ample growth opportunities and areas to progress your knowledge and career. If you are interested in this role, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
Automation Tester - (C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Selenium, Specflow. Linux, SQL) Location: Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid working) - expected on site in Plymouth part of the week. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens We are seeking a dynamic QA Tester to join our team during an exciting period of growth. If you have a passion for ensuring quality, love a challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and usability of our digital platforms. Day-to-day of the role: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to validate the functionality and usability of digital platforms. Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve defects in a timely manner. Write and maintain comprehensive test plans based on user stories and requirements documents. Stay abreast of the latest testing tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with programming languages such as C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Familiarity with Linux environments and a basic understanding of SQL queries. Knowledge of Git source control is advantageous. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) with a focus on testing methodologies. Experience in writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and Specflow. Proficiency in writing clear and concise test plans based on requirements documents. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders. Benefits: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens. Long service awards to recognise and reward dedication. Employee discount to enjoy the products we sell. Cycle to work scheme to support a healthy lifestyle. Flexible and hybrid working options to balance work and personal life. To apply for the QA Tester position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining to . Before applying for the role please make sure that you are commutable to Plymouth and you have the skills listed above.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Automation Tester - (C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Selenium, Specflow. Linux, SQL) Location: Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid working) - expected on site in Plymouth part of the week. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens We are seeking a dynamic QA Tester to join our team during an exciting period of growth. If you have a passion for ensuring quality, love a challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and usability of our digital platforms. Day-to-day of the role: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to validate the functionality and usability of digital platforms. Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve defects in a timely manner. Write and maintain comprehensive test plans based on user stories and requirements documents. Stay abreast of the latest testing tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with programming languages such as C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Familiarity with Linux environments and a basic understanding of SQL queries. Knowledge of Git source control is advantageous. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) with a focus on testing methodologies. Experience in writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and Specflow. Proficiency in writing clear and concise test plans based on requirements documents. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders. Benefits: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens. Long service awards to recognise and reward dedication. Employee discount to enjoy the products we sell. Cycle to work scheme to support a healthy lifestyle. Flexible and hybrid working options to balance work and personal life. To apply for the QA Tester position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining to . Before applying for the role please make sure that you are commutable to Plymouth and you have the skills listed above.
QA Tester - (C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Selenium, Specflow. Linux, SQL) Location: Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid working) - expected on site in Plymouth part of the week. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens We are seeking a dynamic QA Tester to join our team during an exciting period of growth. If you have a passion for ensuring quality, love a challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and usability of our digital platforms. Day-to-day of the role: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to validate the functionality and usability of digital platforms. Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve defects in a timely manner. Write and maintain comprehensive test plans based on user stories and requirements documents. Stay abreast of the latest testing tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with programming languages such as C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Familiarity with Linux environments and a basic understanding of SQL queries. Knowledge of Git source control is advantageous. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) with a focus on testing methodologies. Experience in writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and Specflow. Proficiency in writing clear and concise test plans based on requirements documents. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders. Benefits: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens. Long service awards to recognise and reward dedication. Employee discount to enjoy the products we sell. Cycle to work scheme to support a healthy lifestyle. Flexible and hybrid working options to balance work and personal life. To apply for the QA Tester position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining to . Before applying for the role please make sure that you are commutable to Plymouth and you have the skills listed above.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
QA Tester - (C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Selenium, Specflow. Linux, SQL) Location: Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid working) - expected on site in Plymouth part of the week. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens We are seeking a dynamic QA Tester to join our team during an exciting period of growth. If you have a passion for ensuring quality, love a challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a QA Tester, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and usability of our digital platforms. Day-to-day of the role: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to validate the functionality and usability of digital platforms. Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve defects in a timely manner. Write and maintain comprehensive test plans based on user stories and requirements documents. Stay abreast of the latest testing tools and technologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with programming languages such as C#, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Familiarity with Linux environments and a basic understanding of SQL queries. Knowledge of Git source control is advantageous. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) with a focus on testing methodologies. Experience in writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and Specflow. Proficiency in writing clear and concise test plans based on requirements documents. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders. Benefits: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Bens. Long service awards to recognise and reward dedication. Employee discount to enjoy the products we sell. Cycle to work scheme to support a healthy lifestyle. Flexible and hybrid working options to balance work and personal life. To apply for the QA Tester position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining to . Before applying for the role please make sure that you are commutable to Plymouth and you have the skills listed above.