Technical Testers

Play your part to get Britain moving SMART. As part of its next stage of development, ITSO Limited is strengthening in all areas to further develop the Specification for smart, integrated and interoperable ticketing across Great Britain. ITSO are also developing the medium and long-term Business and Strategic plans necessary to deliver against the
organisational vision and mission.

To assist in this vision and mission we are looking for the following positions:

· Analyst - Testing Services
· Tester
· Senior Relationship Manager
· Head of Strategy and Programme Management
· Service Manager

To see all of our vacancies please click on "more jobs from this recruiter" on the left side of the page.

JOB TITLE
Technical Testers (*2)

JOB PURPOSE
The Technical Testers work as members of a small team of experienced IT professionals within the Chief Technical
Officer's Group. The group is responsible for developing next generation standards and related technologies and assuring
interoperability and compliance for ITSO smart ticketing and related schemes.

The primary purpose of the role of the Technical Testers is to execute certification, compliance and interoperability
assurance tests on products intended for use in ITSO smart ticketing schemes. This will also include periodic, live
scheme certification activities to ensure the national infrastructure continues to meet the expected performance, speed
and interoperability targets, thereby assisting ITSO to achieve its mission for the public, to make the use of ITSO
Quick, Hassle Free and Consistent.

The post holders will also be required to provide Technical Administration support to the CTO and the Chief Advisor -
Technology & Interoperability as required.

REPORTS TO
Senior Analyst - Technical Services & Testing

DIRECT REPORTS
None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide an accurate and efficient testing service to ITSO Suppliers and Operating Schemes.

* Provide specialised testing including system performance, volume and stress testing for existing and new ITSO
technologies.

* Provide training as appropriate to business system users and business representatives.

* Adherence to test disciplines and methodology.

* Documentation and updating of all testing processes and procedures.

* Prepare and review of detailed testing documentation, including test scripts (developed by outsourced partner), cases
and results.

* Document testing plans in accordance with the agreed methodology.

* Create test schedules, plans and reports

* Complete test strategy including acceptance criteria and risk management.

* Ensure technical accuracy, adequacy and design flaws for all completed work.

* Log, analyse and report all non-compliance and performance / interoperability issues.

* Monitor the non-compliance / interoperability resolution process.

* Escalate issues or problems to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

* Timely and accurate reporting against business requirements.

* Execute test scripts, recording actual results against expected results.

* Ensure effective use of test tools.

* Liaise with solution / infrastructure suppliers and business representatives.

* Technical administration activities, including drafting and participating in the development of the next generation
ITSO Specification and related technical amendments, guidance and standards statements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ISEB/ISTQB or demonstrated relevant experience.
1-2+ years experience in similar technical testing position

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL

* Experience in system and performance testing.

* Experience of technical testing and test automation in Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) environments

* Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

* Effectively manages own performance and facilitates the effective performance of others to

* Achieve ITSO's goals and objectives.

* Experience in dealing successfully with developers in order to make sound solutions emerge and to get them applied.

* Knowledge and experience of system design principles in a SOA environment
Experience in dealing well with people at all levels with the organisation. Has the ability to gain trust of
colleagues and is able to build effective working relationships.

* Knowledge on diagnostics tools interrogating Bits, bytes and packets

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE

* Knowledge and experience of formal software development methods.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

TO APPLY
Please send your CV and cover letter listing your salary expectations using the apply online button

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