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Test Specialist

Job Req ID: 31239

Posting Date: 23 Apr 2024

Function: Software Engineering

Unit: Business

Location:

740 Waterside Drive, Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Recruiter: Krystle James

Hiring Manager: Andy Hinson

Career Grade: D

Internal Closing Date: 08/04/24

Why this job matters

This role is responsible for functionally leading a team of Test Practitioners conducting the Test and Validation function for a number of key UK business, Government and Defence contracts.

This is a mission critical function due to the significance and profile of the contracts supported. Without this role BT would be unable to meet its contractual obligations, and would be at risk of financial and reputational impact.

This job is based in Bristol. Hybrid 3 days office based & 2 days remote. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

2 weeks per month on client site.

MUST hold SC or DV clearance before starting the role. Must have lived in UK for 5 years or longer.

What you’ll be doing

• The role holder is accountable for the completion of Test activities on high profile, high value and highly complex, project deliveries (including secure), to agreed quality standards and in-line with the test strategy. Plans and oversees full lifecycle integration testing to support projects from Bid stage through AIS and in-life.

• The role holder is accountable for the creation and quality of all testing documentation (plans, reports, scripts) in line with the testing strategy and accountable for the integrity of the test scripts developed within the teams remit, ensuring they meet the customers agreed requirements and are fit for purpose.

• The role holder is responsible for assessing, impacting, co-ordinating and allocating work to Test Practitioners.

• The role holder acts as project wide escalation point for all testing matters, liaising with internal/external stakeholders and escalating to the T&V Manager as required; interacting with customers and senior internal stakeholders including project and programme managers to gather insight and feedback to inform testing requirements and approach.​

• The role holder will develop plans to define the depth of testing required, data sources and key deliverables in conjunction with technical staff.

Essential Skills

• Test Case Design/Writing

• Manual/Automation Testing

• Test Planning

• Test Management

• System Integration Planning

What we'd like to see on your CV

• Significant experience in working in an IT environment using the ITIL framework (MANDATORY)

• In depth knowledge of Managed Customer Solutions landscape (MANDATORY)

• Understanding of how effective implementation of Managed Services will enable the business to be best in class in the industry (MANDATORY)

Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

• Competitive salary

• 10% on target bonus

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

• On-call allowance

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service

• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan

• World-class training and development opportunities

• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages

• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

#LI-Hybrid

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

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