Senior Test Specialist

Fujitsu; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Test Specialist to enhance their testing practices. The role involves leading a team, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing effective testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience across various testing environments and methodologies. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Double matching pension contributions up to 10%

Life assurance

Companywide incentive plans

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme and virtual GP

Qualifications

• Experience with Software Development and Testing Lifecycles.
• Proficiency in writing test scripts and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Testers and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Create high-quality test plans and execute test cases.

Skills

Agile

V-Model

Waterfall

Test Data Identification

Test Case Creation

Defect Management

Tools

SOAP UI

XML

Jenkins

JIRA

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Test Specialist

Location: Portsmouth - fully on site with some travel

We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Test Specialist to join our dynamic Test Practice. You may lead a team of Testers and will collaborate closely with all project stakeholders. Working alongside dedicated professionals, you will strive to find better, faster, and more effective testing methods, adding value to our projects. You will lead by example, develop your team and emerging talent, and help us strengthen our reputation as a center of excellence. This is a fast-paced environment offering opportunities for growth and skill enhancement.

Your experience:

• Understanding of the Software Development and Testing Lifecycles
• Experience with multiple delivery methodologies such as Agile, V-Model, & Waterfall
• Experience testing both Infrastructure and Applications
• Ability to identify test data, create test cases based on requirements, including technical testing for manual and automated testing
• Executing test cases, recording results, and adhering to test plans
• Logging defects, investigating issues, and providing support
• Collecting and analyzing test metrics
• Organizing test materials, environments, tools, and resources; coordinating testing activities; reporting progress, risks, and incidents
• Creating high-quality test plans for small to medium projects or specific tasks, addressing requirements and mitigating risks
• Responsible for the test team deliverables within agreed schedules
• Understanding testing requirements, defining scope with stakeholders
• Experience in writing test scripts, reports, defect management, and reporting
• Proficiency with SOAP UI, XML, Jenkins, JIRA

This role requires eligibility for high-level security clearance.

Your benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Double matching pension contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Flexible benefits (e.g., increased holidays, travel, dental, critical illness)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP

Recruitment process

The process involves a single interview stage.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Contact [e-mail] to apply through the Disability Confident scheme.

High-level security clearance is required for this role.

Achieve together

We are committed to being a responsible and inclusive employer:

• Certified Disability Confident Leader
• Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality
• Top 75 employer for Social Mobility
• Accredited with the Living Wage Foundation
• Signatory of the Race at Work Charter

We support the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our inclusive community networks support diversity and foster innovation.

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