In this role you drive quality across secure government software and systems within the Digital and Data technology team. You define and implement test strategies aligned to ISO standards and business needs, shaping test solutions for complex projects. You lead a testers’ team, ensuring end-user sign-off and fit-for-purpose defect management. You work closely with stakeholders to optimise testing processes while advancing the UK government’s data-driven, secure technology mission. A strong focus on leadership, testing excellence, and collaboration makes this an impactful opportunity.
Pay / Benefits
Civil Service Pension
Training and development opportunities
Annual leave 25 days
On-site gym, nursery, café and restaurant
Season ticket loan and bike loan
Shuttle bus between Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park
Responsibilities
Define and implement test strategies meeting ISO standards for diverse projects
Improve and optimise testing processes and tooling
Produce required supporting documentation for proposed solutions
Lead and manage a team of testers ensuring end-user sign-off
Coordinate with colleagues to align defect management with operational priorities
Design test models and leverage automation testing across multiple testing types
Utilise defect tracking tools to manage issues and drive remediation
Engage with stakeholders to agree on testing approaches and outcomes
Key requirements
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 or equivalent
Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience
Level 3 IT/Computing qualification or equivalent
Basic knowledge of SQL scripts for database interrogation
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure)
Awareness of Virtual Machine management tools (e.g., VMware)
Knowledge of test management tools
Awareness of non-functional testing techniques
Interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Stakeholder management and influencing abilities
Mentoring and team leadership
Automation testing
Defect tracking tools
Functional, system integration, regression, non-functional, user acceptance and operational acceptance testing
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