Test Specialist

The Test Specialist is accountable for ensuring that quality is built into development of all solutions at all stages within the programme development lifecycle. The Test Specialist is accountable for providing practice advice and guidance as well as practical advice on complex technical testing issues. The role is accountable for driving forward the quality agenda in the development of VBSE solutions and devising and monitoring progress using a range of quality metrics. The Test Specialist is responsible for developing capability within the test discipline and increasing knowledge & understanding of the importance of building in quality across the wider VBSE community.

• Successful candidates must be able to achieve developed vetting (DV) clearance
( Responsible for creating, managing and executing the test strategy for projects incorporating the involvement of 3rd party partners/suppliers and internal teams. ( Ensure traceability back to the original requirements and subsequent execution of the relevant tests including reviewing 3rd party test exit reports to achieve the quality outcome for the business, including payment milestones. ( Accountable for maintaining a managed view of all test activity to ensure that testing is being appropriately carried out at across all project teams, including the identification of risks. ( Responsible for developing capability and skills within the test discipline. ( Responsible for building and managing relationships with external organisations and companies, agreeing contractual acceptance criteria for deliverables and providing assurance on the quality of external products

( Experience of designing test strategies to deliver test cycles (SIT, UAT, Non Functional Testing) for multiple releases/projects. ( Experience in all testing levels (from Unit to Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT)). ( Experience of upskilling others in test techniques and best practice ( Experience of managing multiple workstreams. ( The ability to manage risk and implement mitigation plans. ( ISTQB Test Manager in Software Testing; Or Proven track record in Test Management ( Must be able to maintain DV security clearance

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