Test Specialist
6 months ago
**About IT Services**
IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.
**The Team**
Testing Services are responsible for assuring the highest level of quality for delivered IT solutions. Our team define and deliver testing strategies, including functional, automation, performance and systems integration testing across both existing systems and new project developments. The team will also work closely with other areas of IT Services and the wider University community to develop and document understanding of the IT estate.
**The Role**
You will take responsibility for testing and test processes; this will include resources, costs, timescales, test deliverables and traceability for the tasks/projects assigned. You will ensure integrity of testing and will look for process improvements, contribute to corporate testing standards and best practice.
**The Person**
- Principles, methods, techniques, and tools for the effective management of the testing process and the execution of tests throughout the lifecycle of development or integration projects.
- Previous relevant work experience and a degree/professional qualification or substantial experience in a similar role
- ISTQB certified in Testing is desirable
**What can you expect in return**
Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:
- Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure;
- Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family;
- Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Season ticket loans for public transport;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Workplace nursery scheme;
- Staff recognition schemes;
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.
In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE
Find out more about our organisation and values:
- IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
- Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more _here_
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Please contact our IT Resource Management Team
**General enquiries**:
**Technical support**:
**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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