Tester - Architecture

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking candidates to perform application testing within the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience in software testing, familiarity with Agile practices, and knowledge of tools like Azure DevOps and JIRA. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant healthcare system supporting a large population.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing applications, either through education or practical experience.
• Ability to derive test cases and inform a test approach.
• Experience in using or supporting software relevant to NHSGGC.

Responsibilities

• Engage with project and support teams to interpret business needs.
• Derive test cases and develop test approaches.
• Work in Agile practices and utilize Azure DevOps and JIRA.

Skills

Testing experience

Agile methodologies

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Education

Relevant diploma or degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This post is permanent and the shift pattern has yet to be confirmed.

Role purpose

This purpose of this role is to perform testing of various applications within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in particular system and interface testing.

Responsibilities

Close engagement with a variety of project and support teams as well as service users will be required to interpret business needs, derive test cases and inform a test approach. Agile practices (including Azure DevOps and JIRA) are now our preferred approach and knowledge / experience of such methods would be useful. Candidate should possess experience of testing either through a relevant diploma / degree or previous practical workplace experience. Consideration will be given to candidates with experience of using or supporting software in use in NHSGGC and who can demonstrate a methodical approach and good service knowledge.

Where/when interviews

Interviews are expected to be conducted within a fortnight of the closing date.

Contacts

Informal Contact: Paul Docherty, Applications Architecture Manager, [e-mail]

Closing information

This post may close sooner than the advertised date depending on the level of interest in the post

Additional information

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Equality and inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Armed Forces Covenant

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Application integrity

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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