EP - Functional Tester

• Support the definition of test approaches, strategies and plans for the re-factoring and migration of key applications.
• Analyse requirements and develop appropriate test scenarios, test cases and test artefacts.
• Execute functional testing throughout the application migration lifecycle.
• Validate that the refactored application meets agreed business, technical and quality requirements.
• Support integration testing across application interfaces and connected systems.
• Record, manage and track defects through to resolution.
• Produce clear and accurate test evidence, reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with IBM, DWP, client and other supplier teams to coordinate testing activities.
• Contribute to quality assurance and release-readiness assessments.
• Identify risks, issues and dependencies that may affect testing or deployment.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, standards and best practice.

Technologies:

• AWS
• IBM
• Support
• Cloud, We are hiring a Functional Tester to support a major Department for Work and Pensions transformation programme within a large IBM programme team. We are working on the re-factoring and migration of key DWP applications, and the role involves close collaboration with IBM, client and multi-supplier teams to ensure the application is thoroughly tested, validated and quality-assured before deployment. The role is based in Winchester or London at an IBM office, with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week; the first month requires 5 days onsite subject to project requirements. BPSS and client clearance are required, and candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of UK residency and currently be based in the UK. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

• Proven experience working as a Functional Tester or Quality Engineer.
• Experience defining test approaches, test strategies or test plans.
• Strong experience creating and executing functional test cases and test scenarios.
• Experience producing test artefacts and maintaining test documentation.
• Experience recording, managing and retesting defects.
• Ability to work effectively within large, complex or multi-disciplinary programme teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience collaborating with client teams, technical teams and delivery partners.
• Minimum 5 years of UK residency.
• Must be currently based in the UK.
• Ability to complete mandatory BPSS screening and the required client clearance process.
• Experience testing applications being migrated to AWS.
• Experience working in a multi-supplier environment.
• Experience testing integration points or supporting integration-focused projects.
• Experience working on public-sector, government or highly regulated transformation programmes.
• Experience working within an IBM delivery environment.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and structured quality-assurance processes.