RESPONSIBILITIES
* Leading the Testing Team in order to contribute to the overall success of project.
* Formulation and implementation of NSoIT(D) System Integration Testing strategies/plans.
* Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release.
* Demanding, deploying and managing resources at each stage of testing and acceptance.
* Reviewing and approving new NSoIT(D) Test Scripts/Scenarios for Core/Hub Services.
* Undertaking formal and informal reviews of the NSoIT(D) test documentation.
* Manage and maintain NSoIT(D) test plans.
* Assist with expanding technical test frameworks related to the NSoIT(D) project.
* Ensuring visibility, traceability, and control of testing process to deliver high-quality results.
* Weekly status reporting, including engagement with all major stakeholders at mandated project meetings.
* Presenting and conducting the acceptance trials to the relevant military acceptance authorities.
EXPERIENCE
Experience (min 3 years)
* Strong technical background, with an emphasis on test, delivery and acceptance procedures of complex Enterprise IT systems, ideally in a military environment.
* Experience of preparing test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reports and progress updates.
* Working knowledge of SDLC and testing concepts (i.e. Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing).
* Prior hands-on experience with various test management and automated testing tools.
* Experience with documenting test procedures and writing release notes.
* Experience of working within Agile delivery methodologies.
Essential Skills:
Recent experience in testing and integration of:
* ‘End to end’ test validation and System Integration testing.
* Harbour Acceptance Testing (Maritime), User Acceptance Testing (Land)
* Proven communication and strong leadership skills when engaging with diverse and challenging audiences.
* Proven ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
* Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to respond to changing project time scales and priorities, adjusting workload accordingly.
* SC Clearance as a minimum.
DESIRABLES
* ISQTB Test Manager certification or equivalent
* Knowledge of, or experience of, military IS systems.
* Experience of Military Information Services such as NATO FAS, UK Base Services and MOD Business management applications.
* Experience of Confluence and Jira. Working within both ‘Waterfall’ & Agile methodologies would be an advantage.
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