Test Lead

J&C Associates
UK
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Automation of Tests DevOps Open Web Application Security SoapUI Web Services Website Wireframe Diagnostic Tools Test Scripts Gatling SC Clearance
+7 more
Kibana Cucumber (Software) Splunk Selenium Webdriver Api Management Jbehave Jenkins

Job description

  • Create and execute complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards.
  • Document test results compare to pre-defined criteria.
  • Use normal operating facilities, diagnostic tools, technical manuals, test scripts and systems documentation to identify, diagnose and report on system errors.
  • Review test results and to modify tests if necessary.
  • Produce re-usable test scripts and procedures to test new and amended software to be executed by self and other staff.
  • Support the development of the Test Automation test capability
  • Managing a team of Testers across multiple Agile teams
  • Automating the design of a framework and implementing it using agreed methods and standards.
  • Monitoring and analysing the logs using tools like Kibana, splunk, etc.
  • Running and analysing performance and security testing using the tools like Gatling and OWASP

Requirements

  • SC cleared or eligible to achieve SC clearance
  • At least 4 years’ experience of working in an Agile environment
  • Minimum of 7 years testing experience with 3 years automation experience
  • Strong experience in leading a DevOps/Agile function
  • Experience of web service/API testing, using SoapUI
  • Experience in Java, Selenium Web Driver, Cucumber, Jbehave, using a CI tool like Jenkins to trigger execution of test scripts
  • In depth knowledge of coding test automation scripts using Java. (Scala desirable)
  • Strong experience of interpreting testing requirements using a variety of artefacts, including stories and wireframes
  • Experience of working to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards
  • Experience of accessibility testing (Axe, Wave, NVDA, Zoomtext, Voiceover)
  • Experience of working within the government environment and deep knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and guidelines

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