Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, methodical, and detail-oriented Test Analyst to join our Software Development Team. In this role, you will uphold and enhance the team's high testing standards, playing a key part in delivering high-quality software products.
As a member of the dynamic and innovative Digital, Data & Technology Department, you will work with colleagues in the Software Development Team supporting the delivery of projects that form part of the digital platform, and integration projects, which facilitate the sharing of data between national, Health Board wide and departmental systems.
The role will allow you to build on your current skills and experience, and provide you with opportunities for personal and professional development. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders from varying professions across the health board. If you are looking for a new challenge in a prosperous department then this role is for you.
Please note:
- This is a South Wales based position and the interview will be held in person in South Wales.
- We are unable to provide Certificate of Sponsorship for this role as the post does not meet the standard minimum salary rate for a skilled worker visa. Anyone wishing to apply for this role requiring a certificate of sponsorship should make alternative arrangements to evidence Right to Work.
Main duties of the job
- Managing the testing process; creating and reviewing test plans and test reports, test case design, test execution and reporting defects
- Performing system, integration and regression testing using both manual and automated techniques
- Build and deliver comprehensive, robust and reliable automated test frameworks and automation suites
- Represent the Test Team in agile scrum ceremonies, actively contributing to planning and backlog refinement tasks
- Excellent team worker, able to work collaboratively as part of an innovative and agile team, whilst being able to manage personal workloads to meet agreed deadlines
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
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.
For the correct applicant we would consider offering the post on a Traineebasis for applicants who do not currently meet the full Person Specification
The training period will be up to two years depending on the your current knowledge and experience and remuneration during the training period will be in line with Annex 21 of the AFC employees handbook:
- Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
- More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
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.
For the correct applicant we would consider offering the post on a Traineebasis for applicants who do not currently meet the full Person Specification
The training period will be up to two years depending on the your current knowledge and experience and remuneration during the training period will be in line with Annex 21 of the AFC employees handbook:
- Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
- More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Qualificaitions
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Qualificaitions
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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).
