tester - Cumbria, United Kingdom - KBR

Description

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OVERVIEW

The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site.

The partnership brings together KBR, Jacobs, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Altrad Babcock and Sellafield Ltd to deliver a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities.

KBR's rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK's nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.

KBR was recently named a "Great Place to Work-Certified" company in 2023, an honour that underscores the company's commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.

TESTER

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tester to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our platforms and products by implementing defined Organisational Test Strategy within the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in the fast-paced yet constant changing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing methodologies, test planning, test execution, and defect management within the STLC framework.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Qualifications - Educational:

Essential: Technical Honours Degree, or equivalent

Qualifications - Professional Essential: Incorporated Engineer or equivalent

Certification in Testing Methodology e.g. ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) and/or CSTP (Certified Software Test Professional)

Desirable: Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Experience and Skills:

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Tester with minimum of 2/4 years in software testing, with a strong focus on the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies like V Model methodology, Agile, Hybrid, including manual and automated testing techniques like SCRUM, Kanban, DevOps.

• Proficiency in test management tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, HPALM or similar.

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, or similar.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex systems and identify potential areas of improvement.

• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Support the engagement-with and contribute to the work of cross-functional teams to ensure that customer and user needs are being met throughout the deliverable/scope of work.

• Understanding of relevant regulatory standards and compliance requirements e.g. GDPR for data privacy

• Presentation of complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences when engaging with colleagues, users/customers, suppliers and partners.

• Application of creative or innovative thinking and design practises in identifying solutions that will deliver value for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.

• Sharing knowledge and experience in own specialism to help others.

• Demonstrates good organisational skills giving the ability to deliver to timeframes and estimates.

• Projects within the Civil Nuclear Sector.

• Communications and Information Systems (CIS) delivery projects.

Desirable:
• Projects to capture, optimisation, leaning and deploy workflows for business process.

• Projects at or for Sellafield Ltd

• Experience of working with the Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Decommissioning Agency, or similar.

• Be able to work with minimal levels of supervision.

• Support the facilitation of collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives.

• Support the management of organisations, customers, suppliers, partners and peers.

• Knowledge of:

 Manual and automated testing techniques, tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Junit, Cucumber, CI/CD, SoapUI, POSTMAN).

 Intelligent Business Process Management tools, such as PEGA, Power Automate or similar.

 Technical projects including Complex data environments; systems integration; business process management; Information security; architectural frameworks.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Delivery Capability (DELCAP):

The role is part of the PPP Digital Testing As a Service (TAaS) Team. DelCap is the mechanism through which project management and delivery will be transformed to enforce optimised processes. Sellafield is seeking to both improve the quality of project delivery across the enterprise and reduce the overspend that has occurred in previous years due to time and physical clashes between projects and programmes on the site.

Common Data Environment (CDE):

The role is part of the PPP Digital Testing As a Service (TAaS) Team who provide support to the Common Data Environment (CDE), a collection of circa 50 applications platformed on a hybrid public, private Microsoft Azure based cloud. The PPP Digital Operations Team is integrated into the wider Sellafield Enterprise Information Services Organisation sharing common processes, policies and tools.

Digital Asset Management (DAM):

The role is part of the PPP Digital Testing As a Service (TAaS) Team. Sellafield Ltd requires Assets to be Operated and Supported more efficiently and consistently, to reduce time and budgetary overspend free up time that can be used to deliver operations and site management to work safer, faster, and cheaper. Vision for PPP support to DAM is to assist Sellafield Ltd to improve and innovate the optimisation, automation and embedding of core processes and solutions, required to manage asset operation and support in line with Sellafield's Values and Strategic Goals.

Sellafield Coordination Centre (SCC):

The role is part of the PPP Digital Testing As a Service (TAaS) Team. The SCC uses a new digital platform that brings together existing Strategic, Tactical and Operational data from across the enterprise. Delivering an informed view of all sites wide activities in real time. The SCC will enable us to proactively highlight future threats and opportunities for efficient decision making for the benefit of the enterprise.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Essential 1. Requirement Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into testable scenarios and test cases.

2. Test Planning:

• Develop comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test schedules aligned with project objectives and timelines.

3. Test Design:

• Create detailed test cases, test scripts, and test data sets based on Functional and/or Non-Functional requirements.

 Functional Test: System Test (ST), System Integration Test (SIT), User Acceptance Test (UAT), infrastructure Test (IT)

 Non-Functional Test: Load Test (LT), Security/Pen Test (PT), Operational Acceptance Test (OAT).

4. Test Execution:

• Execute test cases manually and/or using automated testing tools, ensuring thorough coverage of all test scenarios for

 Functional Test: System Test (ST), System Integration Test (SIT), User Acceptance Test (UAT), infrastructure Test (IT)

 Non-Functional Test: Load Test (LT), Security/Pen Test (PT), Operational Acceptance Test (OAT).

5. Defect Management:

• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects throughout the testing process, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

6. Test Reporting:

• Generate test reports, metrics, and dashboards to provide stakeholders with visibility into test progress, coverage, and defect status.

7. Test Automation:

• Evaluate, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

8. Regression Testing:

• Plan and execute regression testing activities to validate software changes and ensure backward compatibility.

9. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the STLC framework, driving initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, tools, and practices.

10. Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of testing activities into the software development process.

11. Test Deliverables:

• Test Cases / Scripts Functional

• Test Execution Logs

• Input into Defect Report

• Input into Test Summary Report

Desirable
• Familiar with automated test tools.

COMPETENCIES

Essential:

• Drive - Has the energy, enthusiasm, and flexibility to transform Sellafield.

• Time Management and Prioritisation – Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise testing activities on project deadlines and criticality.

• Flexibility / Adaptability - Be adaptable in responding to change and uncertainty to deliver and add value; Willingness to learn and adapt to new WoW, tools and methodologies as the software development and testing landscape evolves.

• Building relationships – Engage with and maintain productive relationships with a diverse team.

• Communication skills - Articulate and engaging, and able to employ different styles.

• Self-motivation - Add value without being prompted. Take responsibility for actions.

Desirable:
• Influencing – establishes communication channels, actively listens, clarifies, gives/seeks feedback, is clear and concise, persuasive/negotiate with others.

• People management – fosters team/individual performance, achieves results, leads, motivates, and empowers others, deals with issues, coaches, and encourages others.

• Organisational skills – plans well in advance, sets clear objectives, manages time/delegates, reviews progress against plan, ensures sufficient resources, and encourages improvements.

• Results orientation – satisfies internal/external customers, effective performance management, addresses cross-functional issues and technical issues, knowledge of systems and processes.

• Interpersonal skills – builds positive relationships, demonstrates emotional stability, confident in own ability, approachable to all staff, shows respect and tolerance.

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