Software Tester (Azure DevOps) Rate - £450 (A Day) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella) Key responsibilities: Ensure the delivery of quality code and test deliverables by both yourself and the wider sprint and business test teams, while maintaining hands-on testing across a range of applications. Protect production environments from any new issues caused by a release. Provide technical insight to sprint, business, and release planning teams, working closely with vendors, product owners, and delivery managers to ensure robust plans are in place. Collaborate with business analysts, software designers, developers, and testers to set up test estimations, frameworks, and testing capabilities. Utilize Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO or VSTS) to manage source code and cover the applications' test lifecycle. Work with the wider IT team, business, and suppliers to triage and address any release defects or issues. Ensure test deliveries are completed in adherence to SDLC and test processes.To be considered for this role, you'll need to show us that you've got the skills and capabilities. You'll have to meet the following minimum criteria: Previous experience working as a software test lead in a fast-paced environment, ideally testing across a range of technologies. Extensive testing experience incorporating system, user interface, acceptance, and integration testing. Knowledge of digitalization processes, Workday/Billing systems, Dynamics CRM, and Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint or similar applications. Proficiency in automation and performance testing, with substantial experience in creating and maintaining automation frameworks and test harnesses. Strong knowledge of database testing and advanced understanding of SQL queries. Experience with test management tools, preferably Microsoft VSTS/Azure DevOps. Excellent communication skills with significant experience in vendor and stakeholder management