Senior Test Specialist - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Ltd.; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global IT consultancy is seeking a Senior Test Specialist to enhance testing methods and lead a dedicated team. This hybrid role in Basingstoke offers opportunities for growth and skill enhancement while delivering high assurance services to the UK government.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manual and Automated testing for various applications.
• Strong relationship-building skills with peers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing team and develop emerging talent.
• Contribute to strengthening the Test Practice and building reputation.

Skills

Manual and Automated testing

Requirements Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level

Tools

Windows Server 2019

Active Directory

SCOM

SCCM

VM Ware

Job description

Senior Test Specialist

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)

Salary: £48k plus 3% bonus and 10% bonus once DV is through

Clearance: Eligible for DV Clearance. Can start under SC Clearance.

You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to the UK government. As a Senior Test Specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high assurance services and solutions.

Your role:

Working alongside dedicated professionals, you will seek better, faster, and more effective testing methods. You will lead by example, develop your team and emerging talent, and contribute to strengthening the Test Practice and building our reputation as a center of excellence. This environment offers opportunities for growth and skill enhancement.

Core Skills:

• Manual and Automated testing, including Non-functional, Functional, and End-to-End Testing for Applications, Infrastructure, Hardware, and Regression
• Producing Test artefacts such as Test Plans, Test Scripts, Test Reports, and managing Defects
• Experience with Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VM Ware
• Execution of Manual Test Scripts
• Requirements Management
• Understanding of delivery methodologies like Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall
• Providing support to Program and Project Managers for testing delivery
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with peers and colleagues
• ISTQB Foundation Level or above qualification