OAT Tester

Summer Browning; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an OAT Tester for a 6-month contract based in Glasgow. Responsibilities include designing and executing OAT test plans, validating system performance, and ensuring readiness for production deployment. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in OAT or similar roles, a strong understanding of ITIL processes, and familiarity with scripting and automation tools. Submit your CV for consideration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Operational Acceptance Testing or similar roles (e.g., QA, DevOps, Systems Testing).
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and operational readiness.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute OAT test plans and scripts.
• Validate system performance under expected load conditions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure production readiness.

Skills

Operational Acceptance Testing

Automation tools

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash)

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

System monitoring tools

Backup solutions

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking an OAT Tester for an initial 6 month contract.

Service Location: Glasgow (2-3 days p/w)

Overview

The recipient is responsible for designing, developing, and executing Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) test plans and scripts based on operational requirements, and for ensuring readiness for production deployment across support, infrastructure, and application teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute OAT test plans and scripts based on operational requirements.
• Validate system performance under expected load conditions.
• Ensure backup, recovery, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms are functioning correctly.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams to ensure readiness for production deployment.
• Identify and document defects, risks, and operational gaps.
• Participate in release planning and provide go/no-go recommendations based on test results.
• Maintain test environments and ensure they reflect production configurations.
• Support incident and problem management processes during testing phases.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Operational Acceptance Testing or similar roles (e.g., QA, DevOps, Systems Testing).
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and operational readiness.
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools, backup solutions, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

NB: The successful applicant will be vetted/eligible for SC Clearance.

To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration