Security-Cleared Senior Test Specialist (Onsite, DV/SC)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and services organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Specialist. This role involves ensuring quality and reliability across complex systems, leading testing teams, and executing tests. Candidates must have extensive testing experience and the role is located onsite in Basingstoke, requiring high-level security clearance. Benefits include a DV allowance, generous leave, and flexible contributions.

Benefits

10% DV allowance + SIS Bonus

26 days annual leave

Double-matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience required across testing phases.
• Knowledge of software development and testing lifecycles essential.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to project managers in testing delivery.
• Lead and support the testing team for quality deliverables.
• Design and execute test plans and reports.

Skills

Hands-on experience across all phases of testing: Integration, System, Regression

Strong understanding of Software Development & Testing Lifecycles

Familiarity with delivery methodologies: Agile, V-Model, Waterfall

Experience testing both infrastructure and applications

Ability to create and execute test cases, log defects, and produce test metrics

Proficiency in tools like JIRA and version control systems

Knowledge of Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VMware

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

ISTQB Foundation Level or above

Tools

JIRA

Windows Server 2019

Active Directory

SCOM

SCCM

VMware

Job description

A leading technology and services organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Specialist. This role involves ensuring quality and reliability across complex systems, leading testing teams, and executing tests. Candidates must have extensive testing experience and the role is located onsite in Basingstoke, requiring high-level security clearance. Benefits include a DV allowance, generous leave, and flexible contributions.