Senior Test Specialist

Fujitsu; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bracknell seeks a Senior Test Analyst to lead a dynamic testing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manual and automated testing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This role offers substantial benefits, including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 Days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension – double matching contributions of up to 10%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of all phases of testing, including Integration, System, and Regression.
• Knowledge of Configuration/Change/Release management principles.
• Experience of testing both Infrastructure and Applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Testers and work with project stakeholders.
• Develop test plans and execute test cases based on requirements.
• Accountable for the deliverables of the test team.

Skills

Manual/Automated testing

Windows Server 2019

JIRA

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

ISTQB qualification at Foundation Level or above

Tools

Subversion

VMware

SQL

Job description

We are looking for self‑motivated Senior Test Analysts to join our existing dynamic Test Practice. You may lead a team of Testers and will work closely with all project stakeholders. Working alongside a team of dedicated professionals, you will be driven to find better, faster, more effective ways of testing and value to the projects you are working on. You will lead by example and work to develop your team and emerging talent to strengthen the Test Practice and build our reputation as a centre of excellence. This is a fast‑paced environment where you will have the chance to grow and build upon your existing knowledge and ability.

• Experience of all phases of testing, including but not limited to Integration, System, Regression
• Demonstrable knowledge of Configuration/Change/Release management principles
• Demonstrable knowledge of version control systems like Subversion
• Demonstrable understanding of the Software Development and Testing Lifecycles
• Experience of multiple delivery methodologies such as Agile, V‑Model & Waterfall
• Experience of testing both Infrastructure and Applications
• Experience of identifying test data and creating test cases in response to clearly defined requirements, including test cases in areas of technical testing for both manual and automated testing
• Experience of executing test cases and recording test results in accordance with established test plans, including execution in areas of technical testing
• Experience of defect logging, investigation and support
• Experience of collecting test‑related metrics
• Experience of organising test materials, environments, tools and resources required to deliver the planned testing activities and coordination of testing against the schedule, reporting test progress, risks and incidents
• Creation of high‑quality test plans for small to medium projects or discrete work that address requirements and mitigate risks
• Accountable for the deliverables of the test team for a small project to agreed schedule
• Understanding of testing requirements within the project and agreement of testing scope with stakeholders
• Experience of writing test scripts, test reports, defect management and reporting requirements
• Experience using JIRA

Core Skills

• Manual/Automated testing including Non‑functional, Functional and End‑to‑End testing for Application, Infrastructure, Hardware, and Regression
• Production of test artefacts including test plans, test scripts, test reports, defect management and reporting
• Essential experience in Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VMware
• Execution of manual test scripts
• Requirements management
• Clear understanding of multiple delivery methodologies such as Agile, V‑Model & Waterfall
• Provide day‑to‑day support to Program and Project Managers to deliver required testing
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent at building strong working relationships with peers and colleagues
• ISTQB qualification at Foundation Level or above
• Desirable but not essential experience in NXLog, McAfee, SQL, Terminal Server, Juniper Networking, Cisco Viptela, Cisco ISE, KeePass

We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: We are a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, and committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

This role will require you to become security cleared to a high level. Please visit National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Your Benefits

• 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Company‑wide incentive plans
• Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental / critical illness and more
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP