Junior Digital Test Engineer

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust is seeking a Junior Digital Test Engineer to help ensure the quality and reliability of digital systems. The role involves both manual and automated testing, working with developers, business analysts and the senior testing team to deliver robust digital solutions for patient care.

You will contribute to test planning, ensure functional and non-functional requirements are tested thoroughly, and participate in continuous improvement of testing processes and

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing on digital applications and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using industry standard tools.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).
• Conduct regression testing to verify updates and bug fixes do not introduce new defects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including results, defect logs, and test execution reports.
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to review system requirements and plan tests.
• Support QA colleagues by sharing knowledge on testing tools, methodologies, and practices.

Job description

The Junior Digital Test Engineer plays an essential role within the Trust's Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) team, ensuring the quality, reliability,and functionality of the Trust's digital systems and applications.The postholder will contribute to the Trust's digital strategy by conducting both manual and automated testing, identifying defects, and ensuringsoftware meets the highest standards of performance and usability.Working alongside developers, business analysts, and the senior testing team, the Junior Tester will help ensure robust digital solutions thatenhance patient care.This role involves both functional and non-functional testing activities, with a focus on continuous improvement in testing processes and tools.The postholder will use industry standard testing tools to deliver effective testing solutionswithin the Trust.

• Perform manual and automated testing on digital applications and systems to ensure they meet the Trust's quality and assurancestandards.
• Ensure all systems and applications are thoroughly tested for both functionality and performance.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using industry standard tools.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).
• Ensure accurate and prompt resolution of defects in collaboration with developers and stakeholders.
• Conduct regression testing to verify that system updates, bug fixes, and enhancements do not negatively impact existing functionality orintroduce new defects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including test results, defect logs, test summaries, and test execution reports.
• Work closely with business analysts and developers to review system requirements and provide input into test planning, ensuring that allfunctional and non-functional requirements are tested thoroughly.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of testing within the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the Trust's testing processes and tools.
• Support colleagues in the QA team by sharing knowledge on testing tools, methodologies, and industry specific practices.

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will be outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.