Test Analyst - SC CLEARED

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Responsibilities

* Requirement Analysis and creation of requirement traceability matrix to ensure proper test coverage.

* Write Test plan and perform the estimation for various projects

* Writing test scenarios and test cases, logging defects and test reports.

* Defining and maintaining the automation tests for applications.

* Liaising with programme teams to understand the changes to write test cases with appropriate test coverage.

* Perform automated and manual test execution.

* Knowledge of Defect Management lifecycle.

* Report risks and issues to the test lead and the test manager.

* Able to work in a fast paced environment handling multiple projects within stringent timelines.

* Ability to lead defect triage calls to discuss progress updates, daily tasks, issues, defects and resolution.

Following defined processes and liaising with the military customer and technical experts, the candidate will be expected to develop automated test scenarios, test cases, test plans and test scripts and also, execute these tests in support of the verification and validation of the solution.

Previous or current experience of working with MoD supply chain applications

Testing certification from the BCS (e.g. ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Intermediate Level) or other equivalent institute

Writing test scenarios and test cases, logging defects and test reports.

Defining and maintaining the automation tests for applications.

Liaising with programme team to write test cases and discuss defects.

Perform automated and manual test execution.

Report risks and issues to the test lead and the test manager

Education & Essential Experience:

Qualified to degree level or equivalent.

Experience of testing (test case development, test planning, test execution & reporting etc.)

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience of working with MOD supply chain applications

Experience of database and middleware testing

Experience with API testing.

Experience with SOAP UI

Desirable Experience:

Experience of defence modelling and simulation

Knowledge of security testing and ability to understand security concepts

Knowledge of performance testing

Testing certification from the BCS (e.g. ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Intermediate Level) or other equivalent institute

Experience of the following tools/technologies:

HP Quality Centre or ALM

Selenium

SOAP UI

GITLAB

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.