• Contribute to test planning and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tasks are prioritised based on team capacity and project needs, ensuring smooth software delivery.

Who are we looking for?

Our successful candidate will have:

• Ability to design and execute a wide range of testing techniques, including functional, regression, UAT, and integration testing, and clearly communicate test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Hands-on experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) or general software testing, including identifying defects, prioritising them, and effectively reporting them to drive improvements.

• Experience testing microservices running in the cloud (ideally Azure) and/or with low-code platforms (e.g., Appian), and you understand how these affect testing in terms of robustness, availability, and security.

• Proven experience working with Change Management processes, including understanding how they integrate with testing and driving continuous improvements in testing practices.

• Awareness of testing considerations for AI-enabled or complex data-driven applications and services, including functional behaviour, data quality, integration points, reliability, and risk.

Person Specification:

Method of assessment:

A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation

Behaviour Criteria:

• Working Together (A)

• Managing a Quality Service (I)

Experience Criteria:

• Proven experience in designing and executing complex test strategies across a range of technologies, including web-based applications, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and low-code environments (e.g., D365, Appian) (A, I)

• Experience in functional software testing with extensive hands-on experience in delivering quality assurance for large-scale systems (A, I)

• Demonstrated leadership in driving test efforts, collaborating with key stakeholders, and continuously improving testing processes (A, I)

• In-depth knowledge of Change Management processes and how they integrate with testing (Desirable) (A, I)

• Proven ability to assess and prioritise defects based on severity during testing phases, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues (A, I)

• Proficiency working with a wide variety of testing tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr) (A, I)

• Understanding of Test automation frameworks and integration methods (Desirable) (A, I)

• Proficiency in various test types, including Regression, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Smoke testing, and Integration testing. Able to choose and apply the right methodologies based on project needs, ensuring end-to-end coverage (A, I)

Technical Criteria:

• Skilled in creating and executing detailed test plans across web, mobile, and low-code applications, with emphasis on UI, functional, regression, and cross-browser/device testing (A, I, T)

• Skilled in designing and executing test cases for API endpoints, verifying data flows, and ensuring integration reliability between services using tools like Postman (A, I, T)

• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail, and Confluence, leveraging these for test case management, defect tracking, and documentation (A, I, T)

• Advanced expertise in using defect tracking and reporting tools to log, categorise, and track issues. Skilled in providing detailed, actionable reports that aid in swift resolution (A, I, T)

• Familiar with Agile testing tools and practices, ensuring seamless integration within Agile/Scrum teams (A, I, T)

• Awareness of testing considerations for AI-enabled applications and services, including quality, reliability, and risk management, with the ability to apply appropriate assurance approaches (A, I, T)

• Familiarity with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright) and principles (Desirable) (A, I, T)

• Basic understanding of non-functional testing. Familiarity with tools and the ability to recognise bottlenecks (Desirable) (A, I, T)

• ISTQB certification or equivalent advanced qualifications are highly desirable to demonstrate expertise in testing methodologies and best practices. (Desirable) (A, I, T)

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification [https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/static/files/aF555zcATpJhTMqU.pdf]!

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The selection process:

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles].

• Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.

• Test, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage.

• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

Use of AI in Job Applications

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance [https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/] for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk as soon as possible.