Work Experience. 5+ years
Industry. Public Sector and Government

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution

✔ Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional requirements.

✔ Conduct functional, regression, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

✔ Ensure comprehensive test coverage for web applications, APIs, and system integrations.

2. Manual Testing & Defect Management

✔ Perform manual testing to validate software functionality.

✔ Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Quality Centre.

✔ Collaborate with developers and business analysts to resolve defects efficiently.

3. Collaboration with Development & Business Teams

✔ Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements.

✔ Provide feedback and ensure that solutions meet both technical and user needs.

✔ Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives in an Agile environment.

4. Test Documentation & Reporting

✔ Maintain clear and concise test documentation , including test plans, test cases, and defect reports.

✔ Generate detailed test reports and provide feedback on potential risks or issues.

5. Continuous Improvement & Compliance

✔ Advocate for best testing practices, methodologies, and process improvements.

✔ Ensure compliance with GOV.UK digital standards and the DDAT framework.

Technical Skills & Experience

✔ 5+ years of experience in functional and manual testing.

✔ Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and SDLC.

✔ Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Quality Centre ).

✔ Understanding of API testing (Postman, REST Assured).

✔ Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and working in Agile teams.

✔ Experience in testing web applications, databases (SQL, PostgreSQL), and cloud environments.