Digital Delivery Senior Automation Tester - IPO - SEO
Government Digital & Data -
The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality.
You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services with a focus on PowerBI. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues, mainly related to data processing. A Senior Test Engineer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department.
As a multi-skilled individual with strong skills in data testing, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop.
Person Specification
- Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of a large projects
- Experience of working with cloud technologies including Azure
- Experience of using data models
- Experience in test documentation, such as strategies and approaches
- Experience in testing front-end and back-end web services
- Experienced with Agile delivery model
- Working knowledge of Azure DevOps
Technical Skills
- Experience with Automation tools, including MS Visual Studio with c#, Selenium, BDD, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp and JavaScript
- Working knowledge of non-functional test tools including JMeter and Azure Load Test
- Experience with Github
- Has a deep understanding of architectural principals with design patterns
- Experience of writing SQL statements
Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office.
Benefits
- Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
- Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite
- Hybrid working with no core hours
- Substantial support for career progression
- 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments
- You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave
How to apply
Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by uploading an anonymised copy of your current CV.
Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role therefore please ensure that you evidence the essential requirements listed in the person specification above.
For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below.
Please note after the sift stage, candidates may be placed on hold due to a high volume of applications.
For further information around the Civil Service recruitment process, please visit our civil service careers page - IPO – Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
Person specification
For a thorough understanding of the role and general day to day duties, please refer to the attached Role Profile.
Alternatively, If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read.
E-mail: dominic.read@ipo.gov.uk
Telephone: 01633 433189
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Developing Self and Others
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Testing approach and techniques, SQL, Power BI reporting, Data Pipelines
