OAT Tester

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government support consultancy is seeking an OAT Tester for an initial 6-month contract in Glasgow. The successful candidate will design and execute test plans, validate system performance, and ensure operational readiness. Strong experience in Operational Acceptance Testing and knowledge of ITIL processes is required. This position involves working closely with various teams and requires excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in OAT or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of ITIL and operational readiness.
• Familiarity with system monitoring and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Operational Acceptance Testing

ITIL processes

System monitoring tools

Scripting languages

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Automation tools

Job description

Overview

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

Service Location

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

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