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Test Analyst

Employer
RCDTS
Location
Worthing, West Sussex
Salary
From £35,863 to £39,638 per annum
Closing date
11 Feb 2019

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Sector
Technology
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) along with Revenue & Customs Digital Technology Services (RCDTS) are embarking on an ambitious and challenging digital transformation programme which will result in HMRC becoming one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world.

RCDTS

Revenue & Customs Digital Technology Services (RCDTS) was set up in 2015 as a subsidiary of HMRC’s Chief Digital & Information Officer Group and has one of the largest customer bases in the world.

The growth of RCDTS over the last few years, has included the establishment of the VOA Delivery Group in 2016 to provide services from design through build to run for the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), a key agency within the HMRC. This is an exciting time for our organisation as we embark on a bold plan to make HMRC, including the VOA, one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world.

The VOA Delivery Group comprises a team of technology experts working on essential IT projects developing innovative solutions in support of the VOA’s digital front-end to improve resilience and performance for its user services. Its focus is on collaboration with other internal technology teams, VOA departments and external suppliers to deliver value for money.

We design, build and run services that are based on a range of historical and current technologies, embracing Open Source and Cloud to provide the platforms on which the VOA can drive forward their vision for a modernised business operation.

The Role

You will be collaborating with stakeholders, under the guidance of the senior test analyst, to develop test approaches and define test conditions.Ensuring that these fully meet the project requirements of the business, security, operations and external suppliers. You will be responsible for creating, analysing and reviewing test designs, plans, scripts, and other documentation to the required standards, ensuring traceability back to source.You will also have responsibility for managing job and batch schedules using Tivoli Work scheduler.You should have a good understanding of Configuration Management, ideally using Serena Dimensions.

The role will require you to design and create test data to meet specific scenarios, analyse and report on test activities, progress and results, identifying and escalating issues as appropriate.You will also interpret, execute and document test scripts using agreed methods and standards. Record and analyse actions and results, and modify tests if necessary. The role also involves assisting with estimating the size, complexity and effort required to undertake testing activities.

Requirements (Essential and Desirable)

·Good understanding of testing standards and methods

·ISTQB Foundation and Agile certified, or can demonstrate equivalent experience.

·Designing test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes.

·The full software development lifecycle

·Agile / Scrum Projects, with the proven ability to work in a team environment under pressure to deliver quality products to tight deadlines.

·Testing Applications utilising Oracle databases (10G or similar)

·Use of SQL for analysing and querying data

·Experience of CM tools (Dimensions)

·Experience of Tivoli Work Scheduler

·Experience of Agile tooling such as Jira and Confluence

Desirable

·Ability to navigate Unix environments, and perform basic commands

·Experience in testing bespoke Oracle Forms and Reports applications

·Knowledge of Automated test tools

Selection Process

We don’t make candidates jump through hoops and want to make our recruitment process as straightforward as possible. If you are successful at the sift stage you will be invited to interview to demonstrate your suitability.


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