Senior Test Specialist - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Senior Test Specialist to enhance their testing practices within a hybrid work model. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in manual and automated testing, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to delivering high-quality services to UK government projects. The position not only includes a competitive salary but also extensive bonuses upon achieving specific clearance levels and successful test management.

Qualifications

• Experience with Manual and Automated Testing.
• Solid understanding of Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall.
• Ability to produce Test artefacts like Plans and Reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing initiatives and mentor team members.
• Develop effective testing strategies and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with program managers to support efficient testing processes.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

Test Plans

Test Scripts

Test Reports

Defect Management

Agile Methodology

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

ISTQB qualification at Foundation Level or above

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 who are delivering digital transformation to the UK government. You will be a Senior Test Specialist who will join our team of committed people who work together to deliver high assurance services and solutions for our customers.

Your role:
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 center of excellence. This is an environment where you will have the chance to grow and build upon your existing knowledge and ability

Core Skills

• Manual / Automated testing to include: Non-functional, Functional and End-to-End Testing for Application, Infrastructure, Hardware, and Regression
• Production of Test artefacts including but not limited to Test Plans, Test Scripts, Test Reports, Defect Management and Reporting
• Essential experience in but not limited to Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VM Ware
• 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 the Program and Project Managers to deliver the 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 to have experience in, NXLog, McAfee, SQL, Terminal Server, Juniper Networking, Cisco Viptela, Cisco ISE, KeePass