Senior Test Specialist - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consultancy is seeking a Senior Test Specialist in Basingstoke. This hybrid role involves leading testing efforts, enhancing methodologies, and developing team capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manual and automated testing, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual and automated testing methods.
• Ability to produce test artefacts and manage defects.
• Understanding of Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing team and enhance testing methods.
• Support project managers in testing delivery.
• Develop team and emerging talent.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level

Tools

Windows Server 2019

Active Directory

SCOM

SCCM

VM Ware

Job description

Senior Test Specialist

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)

Salary: 48k plus 3% bonus and 10% bonus once DV is through

Clearance: Eligible for DV Clearance. Can start under SC Clearance.

You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to the UK government. As a Senior Test Specialist, you will be part of a committed team working to provide high assurance services and solutions.

Your role:

Working with dedicated professionals, you will seek better, faster, and more effective testing methods. You will lead by example, develop your team and emerging talent, and strengthen the Test Practice to enhance our reputation as a center of excellence. This environment offers opportunities for growth and skill enhancement.

Core Skills

1. Manual / Automated testing including Non-functional, Functional, and End-to-End Testing for Applications, Infrastructure, Hardware, and Regression
2. Producing Test artefacts such as Test Plans, Test Scripts, Test Reports, Defect Management, and Reporting
3. Experience with Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VM Ware
4. Execution of Manual Test Scripts
5. Requirements Management
6. Understanding of delivery methodologies like Agile, V-Model, & Waterfall
7. Supporting Program and Project Managers in testing delivery
8. Teamwork skills
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10. Ability to build strong working relationships
11. ISTQB Foundation Level or higher qualification
12. Desirable but not essential: NXLog, McAfee, SQL, Terminal Server, Juniper Networking, Cisco Viptela, Cisco ISE, KeePass