Job Ref: 2044

Affecto Recruitment is proud to partner with one of the government's newest specialist regulators as they establish a brand new function based in Sheffield.

As the operation upscales, we have a need for an experienced Software Tester / 'Hands-on' Test Manager to coordinate and deliver a brand new testing function.

What will you be responsible for?

Provide approach for, and leadership of User Acceptance Testing:

• Identify test techniques and tools & design test strategies
• Work with project team members and Subject Matter Experts to understand the business requirements in order to write and execute functional and non-functional tests at each level
• Debug and refactor the test code as required
• Measure and report on test activity, manage defects and author software defined tests
• Undertake exploratory testing where required
• Design test environment set-ups and configuration
• Work with software developers to write automation tests across different levels and review release scripts across environments
• Manage communications between projects to control integration and dependencies
• Educate and support the rest of the delivery teams with testing and work with delivery teams to define ‘quality’

What we're looking for

• Experience of end-to-end functional and non-functional testing with the ability to write test approaches for major projects
• Ability to advise on up-to-date functional testing techniques and effective in utilising a range of contemporary technologies including (not exclusively) cloud platforms, open source and ‘SaS’ services to better enable and enhance the delivery of quality products and services
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience of working with a range of stakeholders including Software Developers, Project Team members, Subject Matter Experts and Executive Leadership Teams
• Experience of managing & delivering an end-to-end test service with limited support
• Data Protection and GDPR awareness is desirable
• Experience of testing CRM functionality is desirable
• Good team working experience
• A demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity in service delivery

This is a fantastic opportunity an accomplished Software Tester / 'Hands-on' Test Manager looking for an opportunity to join an organisation making a real difference to people's lives.

Affecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Agency in this instance and is an equal opportunities employer.

For full details, email Daniel Koseoglu: daniel@affecto.co.uk or call 0114 401 0521.