Job summary
Are you passionate about ensuring high-quality software performance?
Do you have an eye for detail and a methodical approach to testing?
BPAS
is looking for a Test Engineer to support the testing of our Booking and Client Administration Systems (BIS and CAS). This is a part-time role for 15 hours per week, working remotely, with occasional travel to BPAS units. A detailed working pattern can be found below.
About the role
As a Test Engineer, you will create and maintain testing plans for full system, build-specific and regression testing, define and document testing processes to ensure efficient and thorough quality assurance. You will work closely with Software Engineers to identify, document, and resolve issues.
This is a vital role within our team, helping to ensure the stability and effectiveness of our systems, which directly impact the quality of service we provide to clients.
About You:
To be successful at this role, you'll be a detail-oriented and methodical professional with a strong background in system testing.
You will also have an ability to multi-task, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain detailed documentation.
Main duties of the job
-
Define
processes for when each kind of testing is appropriate and how it should be
recorded, including re-test plans
Ensure products meet established requirements and standards as part of the delivery and signoff process
Work in a
high-pressure environment where deadlines are often short (especially when
clinical risk to a patient is involved) and testing is vital to the success
of the software deliveries
Support the Administration and Testing Lead with helpdesk duties and assist in resolving urgent system issues.
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
- Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
- 34 days annual leave per year
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Salary: £24,209 to £28,552- pro-rata for part-time hours, depending upon skills and experience.
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Tuesday 12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 17:00
Thursday 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Home based - attendance at head office when business needs requires - Leamington Spa,CV34 6RQ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found in the additional documents for you to download and review.
Further Information:
Salary: £24,209 to £28,552- pro-rata for part-time hours, depending upon skills and experience.
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Tuesday 12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 17:00
Thursday 12:00 - 17:00
Location: Home based - attendance at head office when business needs requires - Leamington Spa,CV34 6RQ
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Confident communicator, in writing and verbally, face-to-face and over the telephone
- Very customer focused and willing to go that extra mile
- Problem solver
- Methodical and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately
Qualifications
Essential
- Min of 4 GCSEs or equivalent to include English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with the Jira ticketing system
- Familiarity and ability to administer Confluence pages linked to Jira
- Confident IT user, familiar with the Microsoft PC environment and Office applications
General
Essential
- Do you support women's right to chose abortion?
- This role is for 15 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday based at home with occasional travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa. Can you commit to this shift pattern?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Confident communicator, in writing and verbally, face-to-face and over the telephone
- Very customer focused and willing to go that extra mile
- Problem solver
- Methodical and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately
Qualifications
Essential
- Min of 4 GCSEs or equivalent to include English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with the Jira ticketing system
- Familiarity and ability to administer Confluence pages linked to Jira
- Confident IT user, familiar with the Microsoft PC environment and Office applications
General
Essential
- Do you support women's right to chose abortion?
- This role is for 15 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday based at home with occasional travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa. Can you commit to this shift pattern?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
