Senior Tester - Embedded Software

Job Summary

• Resource proposed must have the equivalent of 3-5 years’ experience as a Test Analyst for Business Systems development.

• IT related 3rd level qualification (e.g. computer science degree or similar)

• Broad knowledge and understanding of Life and Pensions industry processes

• Must have Life 400 application knowledge

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – with a particular strength in written communications;

• Takes personal responsibility for accuracy and quality

• A certification in a formal Test or Quality methodology is desirable;

• Demonstrate extensive experience in the delivery of a minimum of one project within the previous four years, which involved Public Application, CRM or Cloud system;

• Responsible for the creation of test cases using own in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications (such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability and portability);

• Creates traceability records from test cases back to requirements;

• Manages/produces test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services;

• Specifies requirements for environment, data, resources and tools;

Establish and evolve formal QA processes, ensuring that the team is using industry-accepted best

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met.

• Act as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases, providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.

• Interprets, executes and documents complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards;

• Records and analyses actions and results and maintains a defect register;

• Reviews test results and modifies test, if necessary;

• Provides reports on progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall project;

• Records and analyses test results, and reports on any unexpected or unsatisfactory outcomes;

• Provides specialist advice to support others.

• Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle, and different software development methodologies and frameworks

Skill Requirements

• An Ability to work to strict deadlines while delivering quality work to our standards and procedures.

• Demonstrate energy and keenness to learn new technologies

• Good communication, interpersonal and team work skills essential.

• Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative and to be self-sufficient.

• Ability to relate to business community and translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Demonstrate personal ownership/responsibility for work with thorough follow through to conclusion along with flexibility and a quality focus.

• Flexibility to deal with changing priorities as required.

• Certifications in application delivery or modern software development and quality practices such as Agile, Product Management, and Quality Assurance are desired.

• Acting professionally, ethically and with integrity.

• Must have broad understanding of the full software development lifecycle

• Self-starter and willing to take initiative in problem identification and solutions provision using a systematic and organised approach to their work

• Very Strong team player

• Highly motivated

Other Requirements

1. Istqb Foundation Level Certification Is Optional But Valuable.

2. Additional Certifications In Embedded Systems Testing Are Recommended But Not Mandatory.