Methods
IT Services Consultancy
QAResource
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“QA Resource at Methods. Skills: Functional testing, Non-functional testing, Test automation, Performance testing, API testing, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Agile. Perform high quality functional and non-functional testing on complex systems. Improve automated tests to make them more efficient”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure test coverage and execution is in line with the project, programme or portfolio Test Strategy and Business Risk Objectives; Ensure that defects are effectively triaged and managed until resolution
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems and blockers as they occur; Help to unlock the progress of testing
Eligible for SC Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Familiar with Agile practices and tools, Able to work in fast paced CI/CD environment, Experience with devising TDDDD or Acceptance Test Driven Development strategies, Java coding experience, Knowledge of automated test frameworks e. g. Serenity, RestAssured, Experience using API testing tools, ideally Postman, Experience with integrating testing as part of the Secure-SDLC and CI/CD tooling in an DevSecOps environment, Experience with testing citizen facing services, Experience with testing highly scalable, distributed, cloud native (PaaS/FaaS) and microservice orientated architecture applications leveraging containerisation, container orchestration, service mesh, messaging, proxies, API, persistent and ephemeral storage etc., Experience using formal Test Management tools (Jira/Confluence, ALM), Good awareness of Application Lifecycle Management and IT Service Management using tools such as Splunk, Grafana and ServiceNow, Eligible for SC Clearance
Nice to Have
Experience of using JavaScript Automation Frameworks such as WebdriverIO, Playwright, Experience of running stress/load testing using K6 and Grafana or other/similar open-source tools, Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Portal, ISEB Certification in Software Testing, Experience with data migration projects, Experience working in the Public Sector
What You'll Do.
Perform high quality functional and non-functional testing on complex systems
Improve automated tests to make them more efficient
Perform functional and non-functional (performance
operational/user acceptance) testing
working within an Agile team
Develop and maintain test automation solutions and scripts
Develop and maintain performance/load/stress testing solutions
Resolve problems and blockers as they occur
ensuring that defects are effectively triaged and managed until resolution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with developers, devops engineers and business stakeholders (operations, incident management and product management); Collaborate, communicate & work effectively with geographically distributed cross-functional teams; Promote the value of solid testing practices to all delivery stakeholders and influence adoption of best practice
Communication Scope
Provide accurate updates on the progress and outcomes of testing; Collaborate, communicate & work effectively
Process & Methodology
Test Strategy, Business Risk Objectives
Full Job Description
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specializing in engineering and IT services. Methods is driven by a desire to improve public services for the benefit of all the people who use them, leveraging current technologies to deliver user centred solutions and having an internal culture that allows our staff to express themselves and be innovative. **Requirements** As a QA Engineer you will be expected to work at one of our clients and perform high quality functional and non-functional testing on complex systems. You must be familiar with Agile practices and tools and able to work in fast paced CI/CD environment. You will be proactive and always look for ways to improve the automated tests to make them more efficient. You can work closely with developers, devops engineers and business stakeholders (operations, incident management and pr
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