Senior System Test Engineer

NHS Blood and Transplant; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Blood and Transplant as a System Test Engineer to lead the testing of vital IT systems for Organ and Tissue Donation. This rewarding role requires technical testing expertise and offers the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders to improve healthcare services. Ideal for motivated and experienced candidates seeking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a system test engineer or similar role.
• Expert knowledge in various testing methodologies and standards.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems testing for NHSBT Organ and Tissue Donation.
• Ensure delivery of IT-enabled services through thorough testing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

System testing

Black box testing

White box testing

Test management

Agile testing

Education

Degree level qualification in a related subject

Postgraduate diploma in software testing

Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle technologies

.NET technologies

Job description

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You will be joining NHSBT at a particularly exciting time as we embark on a journey of change, enhancing our current IT service provision.

You will lead the systems testing required to ensure the NHSBT Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation is reliable, robust and innovative. This will involve interactions with various members of the team, being independently able to understand how the bespoke system should work and being able to test it effectively.

This is a challenging but extremely rewarding post which offers a unique opportunity to contribute to saving and improving people’s lives. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual with a proven track record of effective and proactive systems test experience, this post is ideal for you.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining an ambitious team striving for excellence with a mindset of continuous improvement. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Apply expert systems test knowledge across the range of technical systems and processes related to the high-profile NHS Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
• Technical testing of internally developed IT systems.
• Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of IT-enabled services through thorough software and hardware testing and administrative support.
• Supporting the development and implementation of technology solutions that will ensure the services offered through NHSBT and continue to support donation professionals and improve in terms of quality, accuracy and customer experience.
• Working with a range of internal and external partners from a diverse range of stakeholders such as IT service providers, marketing, external data feed partners and other public services

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant direct experience in the role of system test engineer or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge in “black box” and “white box” testing.
• Good knowledge of software testing standards e.g. BS-1 & BS-2
• Good knowledge of test management, estimation, monitoring and control.
• Experience of testing software systems based on Oracle technologies.
• Experience of testing software systems based on Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and its application in the NHSBT environment e.g. GMP.
• Knowledge of software testing in an Agile/Lean software development environment.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Qualifications and Training

• Degree level qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate diploma in software testing or equivalent experience.
• Certification in software testing from a recognised body (e.g. ISTQB) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)