Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Test Analyst to join our Community Applications team working on major National software applications for the NHS in Wales.
You will be working on systems such as: the Welsh Immunisation System (WIS), supporting the COVID-19 vaccination programme; and the Children and Young Persons Integrated System (CYPrIS), the National Child Health System for Wales.
Main duties of the job
Working in a challenging environment, you will face a variety of competing priorities that will require a flexible and imaginative approach combined with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
You will develop, maintain and execute test strategies/plans for the products which you are assigned to.
You will write and execute test scripts.
You will lead a small number or Test Analysts on all aspects of Testing, whilst working as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 foundation in project management.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing software testing in highly complex technology based products.
- Experience of writing and implementing test strategies and plans for complex environments.
- Experience in the creation of phase specific test plans.
- Experience in the management of the defect lifecycle.
- Experience in the creation and execution of test scripts.
Desirable
- Experience of working in and NHS, Healthcare or Public Sector environment.
- Understanding of NHS Clinical/administrative Information and IT requirements.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes.
- Ability to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables to write detailed test cases.
- Excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle.
- Excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues.
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution.
- Ability to organise own work and the work of other testing professionals effectively.
- Ability to train, mentor and professionally supervise junior staff.
- Good understanding of the software development lifecycles (e.g. AGILE / RUP).
- Good knowledge of different test methodologies e.g. white box, black box.
- Proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and Test management tools e.g. Quality Centre.
- An understanding of software development products, operating systems, databases and other technical e.g. MS SQL Server, SQL, Windows Server, Team Foundation Server, XML, Visual Studio.
- Able to write basic SQL queries.
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses.
- Confident and flexible approach to work.
- Professional and positive approach to work.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
- Determined and self-motivated.
- Ability to work under own initiative, whilst being an effective leader of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work with a number of Projects within agreed timescales.
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings if required.
Desirable
- Listening/Speaking Welsh Understand much of what is said in an office, meeting, etc. Keep up a simple conversation on a work-related topic, but may need to revert to English to discuss/report on complex or technical information. Answer predictable or factual questions. Take and pass on most messages that are like to require attention. Offer advice on simple job-related matters. Reading/Understanding Welsh Read and understand factual, routine information and the gist of job-related routine and non-routine correspondence, factual literature, etc. When standard language is used. Writing Welsh Write a detailed/descriptive letter relating to my own job area, but will need to have it checked by a Welsh speaker. Make reasonably accurate notes while someone is talking.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 foundation in project management.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing software testing in highly complex technology based products.
- Experience of writing and implementing test strategies and plans for complex environments.
- Experience in the creation of phase specific test plans.
- Experience in the management of the defect lifecycle.
- Experience in the creation and execution of test scripts.
Desirable
- Experience of working in and NHS, Healthcare or Public Sector environment.
- Understanding of NHS Clinical/administrative Information and IT requirements.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes.
- Ability to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables to write detailed test cases.
- Excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle.
- Excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues.
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution.
- Ability to organise own work and the work of other testing professionals effectively.
- Ability to train, mentor and professionally supervise junior staff.
- Good understanding of the software development lifecycles (e.g. AGILE / RUP).
- Good knowledge of different test methodologies e.g. white box, black box.
- Proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and Test management tools e.g. Quality Centre.
- An understanding of software development products, operating systems, databases and other technical e.g. MS SQL Server, SQL, Windows Server, Team Foundation Server, XML, Visual Studio.
- Able to write basic SQL queries.
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses.
- Confident and flexible approach to work.
- Professional and positive approach to work.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
- Determined and self-motivated.
- Ability to work under own initiative, whilst being an effective leader of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work with a number of Projects within agreed timescales.
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings if required.
Desirable
- Listening/Speaking Welsh Understand much of what is said in an office, meeting, etc. Keep up a simple conversation on a work-related topic, but may need to revert to English to discuss/report on complex or technical information. Answer predictable or factual questions. Take and pass on most messages that are like to require attention. Offer advice on simple job-related matters. Reading/Understanding Welsh Read and understand factual, routine information and the gist of job-related routine and non-routine correspondence, factual literature, etc. When standard language is used. Writing Welsh Write a detailed/descriptive letter relating to my own job area, but will need to have it checked by a Welsh speaker. Make reasonably accurate notes while someone is talking.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
