Seeking a strong Test Manger for a 6 month contract within a government department.
Responsibilities of the role include:
Assist with and complete where required system, integration and regression testing and associated activities such as defect logging and management, within established frameworks, strategies, standards, methodologies and policies.
Prepare detailed test plans through to completion report including outlining testing scope, exclusions, scheduling, and justifications and approach suitable for review and sign off by clients and deployment managers.
Standardise testing approaches and tools across a range of systems and develop strategies to achieve a high level of testing maturity.
Collaborate with other teams and external stakeholders as required to undertake timely preparation for testing, issue and defect resolution to enable test execution deadlines to be met to ensure timely release of functionality for the benefit of the departments clients.
Monitor, evaluate and report testing progress, risks and issues to key stakeholders.
Develop, plan and execute the automated test cases and scripts and associated data preparation scripts.
Provide advice to management on testing, application and associated issues and initiatives including risk and issue identification and management.
Complete system integration and regression testing and associated activities within established frameworks, strategies, standards, methodologies and policies.
Contribute to effective, client focused teamwork by developing an understanding of the roles and duties of team members and across the Digital Solution Program of Work and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes with a commitment to quality deliverables and customer service.
Possess knowledge and experience in Testing Management Tools including SpiraTeam and Team Foundation Server
Experience needed:
Previous experience as a Test Manager or Senior Test Analyst
Experience in team leading as well as setting strategy
Strong experience of knowledge of full test lifecycle
Excellent communication skills and ability to build lasting stakeholder relationships
Experience of working a fast paced and dynamic environment
Experience working with Waterfall and Agile environments
ISTQB certified - desirable
Digital experience - desirable
To be considered for the role click the 'Apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ben van Loggerenberg on (07) 33395620. Please quote our job reference number: 200186455.
