Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Hanslope Park, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary When you join us in this vital role itll be your task to define and implement test strategies that meet the relevant ISO standards, and use our business and operational requirements to construct test solutions for a range of more complex projects. Youll be responsible for the improvement and optimisation of the tests we perform, and in addition to agreeing with stakeholders on proposed solutions, well expect you to produce the required supporting documentation. Youll also put your interpersonal skills to good use as you manage a team of testers and ensure their work is successful and signed off by the end user, and liaise with your colleagues to confirm that our defect management processes reflect operational priorities. Job description With a creative and analytical approach to your work, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, youll be capable of designing test models that meet all our requirements. With this in mind you should have well developed experience of using automation testing and defect tracking tools to manage and facilitate the following types of testing: functional, system integration, regression, non-functional, user acceptance and operational acceptance. You should hold Agile and ITIL Foundation level certification, advanced ISTQB certification, and basic knowledge of the SQL scripts used to interrogate databases. In addition, well look for a good understanding of AWS, Azure and other MS programmes, and some knowledge of Virtual Machine management tools. Person specification Essential: Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience ISTQB Certification Advanced (formerly called ISTQB Practitioner) Microsoft technologies Basic knowledge of SQL scripts used to interrogate databases Knowledge of Cloud infrastructure setup (AWS and Azure) Awareness of Virtual Machine management tools (e.g. VMWare) Qualifications Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience ISTQB Certification Advanced (formerly called ISTQB Practitioner) Microsoft technologies Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,608, FCDO Services contributes £13,212 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Selection process details Shortlisting will be conducted against the Job Specific Skills, Knowledge & Experience outlined in the Role Profile. Interview will be conducted using a mixture of Behaviours and Job Specific questions, presentation or job specific exercise. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Resourcing Team Email : FCDOServices.Recruitmentfcdo.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : fcoservices.recruitmentfco.gov.uk Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail