Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Relevant degree (or equivalent), or experience of software testing in a highly complex technical environment
• Knowledge and expertise of test methodologies and relevant industry standards.
• Knowledge and expertise in test tools e.g. Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server or Jira.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience writing and executing basic SQL queries
• Experience of server operating systems such as Windows Server, Unix/Linux

Desirable

• ISTQB foundation or intermediate certificate in software testing.
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of relevant NHS clinical and business processes.
• Working knowledge of Prince 2

Skills

Essential

• Advanced analytical thinking
• Data analysis
• Facilitation skills
• Multitasking
• Report writing
• Project management
• Working autonomously
• Teamwork
• Time management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).