Lead Software Tester 2 Year Contract

2 weeks ago


Slough, United Kingdom National Foundation for Educational Research Full time

Lead Software Tester (2 Year Contract)
Open to flexible and remote working
Do you have experience as a Software Tester / Test Analyst and want to make a positive, lasting impact with a leading charity?
You’ll work with Technical Project Managers and Senior Developers to refine acceptance criteria for development requirements/stories so that they can be comprehensively and appropriately tested.
As the Lead Software Tester, you’ll develop and mentor the testing team working with you on the ENOT project.
**Requirements**:

- Knowledge of test automation best practice for compatibility, functionality, performance, regression, integration and risk-based testing
- Experienced in the use of one or more software testing tools
- Good understanding of secure development principles and familiarity with OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies
- Experience of documenting software/processes
- The ability to understand user requirements and build systems that meet those requirements
Why NFER?
We have a collaborative culture, all working towards the same goal - to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere by supporting positive change across education systems.
We offer:

- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Generous pension scheme
- Free parking
- 42 days’ holiday per annum including Bank Holidays and discretionary days
- Excellent support for professional development
- Great work/life balance (35 hours worked per week)
Main Responsibilities
- Working with Technical Project Managers and Lead Developers to determine appropriate Acceptance Criteria on development requirements/stories
- Taking a lead role in planning, developing and implementing a suitable testing strategy for the ENOT project that could also be applied, where appropriate, across other development projects
- Working closely with developers on QA during development and deployment taking ownership of software / system testing plans to identify errors and root cause, including offering solutions
- To lead and mentor a small team of testers on the eNOTS project
- To work with members of the Test Strategy Group to improve and standardise the way software testing is done across the foundation
- Creation, development, implementation and documentation of test plans for the ENOT project
- Creation, development and implementation of test scripts and cases for the ENOT project
- Bug fixes and tracking
- Evaluate IT ENOT systems for potential threats to security
- Providing support/ guidance for business / user-focused testing
- Providing staff training & knowledge transfer to client staff
This vacancy has been placed by Webrecruit on behalf of NFER.


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