QA Test Manager

FCDO Services; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Nursery

Café

Restaurant

Interest-free loans for season tickets

Bikes

Job summary

FCDO Services is seeking a QA/test professional to design and execute comprehensive test models that satisfy complex government requirements. You’ll lead automation tests and defect tracking across functional, system integration, regression, non-functional, UAT and operational acceptance testing.

The role expects strong Agile practice, ITIL/ISTQB certifications, and familiarity with AWS/Azure and VM management. Applicants must pass security vetting in a reserved post.

Qualifications

• Certifications in ISTQB Advanced and ITIL Foundation.
• Experience with automation testing and defect tracking tools.
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure and VM management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design test models that meet requirements.
• Execute functional, system integration, regression, non-functional, UAT and operational tests.
• Utilise automation testing and defect tracking tools to manage tests.
• Collaborate with teams and apply Agile practices.

Skills

Automation testing

Defect tracking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Agile methodologies

Education

ISTQB Advanced Certification

ITIL Foundation Certification

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

SQL scripting

Virtual Machine management tools

Job description

Providing innovation to government partners

Our Digital and Data technology team is at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best-in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for the UK’s government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they’re on hand to provide support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Working at the cutting-edge of technology

It all matters

Use all your design, delivery and management skills

With a creative and analytical approach to your work, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, you’ll be capable of designing test models that meet all our requirements. With this in mind you should have well developed experience of using automation testing and defect tracking tools to manage and facilitate the following types of testing:

• functional
• system integration
• regression
• non-functional
• user acceptance
• operational acceptance.

You should hold Agile and ITIL Foundation level certification, advanced ISTQB certification, and basic knowledge of the SQL scripts used to interrogate databases. In addition, we’ll look for a good understanding of AWS, Azure and other MS programmes, and some knowledge of Virtual Machine management tools.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.u

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. This role is a reserved post and applications are only being accepted from single nationality candidates and not dual nationals. You can find out more about vetting on our website: https://www.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world.

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.