Software Testing Officer - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk County Council

Norfolk County Council

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Norwich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £22,369 to £24,054 per annum (Grade E) | Norwich
This is an exciting opportunity within the finance department to support the development of software within Education Finance.

We are looking for someone with an understanding of computerised accounting systems and experience in software testing.

This role is ideally suited to an individual whose strengths include approaching projects with a methodical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure as the job involves extensive testing of external and internally developed systems within tight timescales.

In this role, you will have three main duties:

To undertake testing of Software Upgrades identifying processing issues.
To write and maintain Software user guides and adapting existing guides where required under the guidance and instruction of the software development team.
To provide first tier nontechnical support to users of the Accounting Software systems (eg password resets)

As a team player, you will need excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills along with high quality IT skills. Experience of Finance Systems is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Your main duties will include testing software developments to identify potential issues and writing user guides for the software. In addition, you should have a commitment to excellent customer service. You will need to be organised, flexible, calm when working under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines.

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people.

Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.

Closing date: 27 February 2023

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage.

Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk.

Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents.

We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.