Security Test Lead - England, United Kingdom - Square One Resources Limited

Square One Resources Limited

Verified Company

England, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Fully Remote - UK remote working

Salary/Rate:
Up to £400/Day - Inside IR35

Start Date:

Job Type: 3 Month Rolling Contract

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients They are currently looking for a skilled Security Test Lead to join their team for a three-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

Security Test Execution 90%

Developing test scenarios following a risk-based approach. Theses should be created from discussions with key stakeholders, requirements documentation, solution design, high level test plan, business process maps and other project documentation
Supporting ensuring that all technical preparations have been completed prior to commencing test activities i.e. test environments stable and ready for use, entry criteria met, test accounts set-up, access devices ready for testing

Executing test scenarios and managing results spanning: integration testing (functional, non-functional) and regression testing
Supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities as required
Supporting Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) as required
Supporting reporting on progress of test activities and against entry & exit criterion
Supporting requirements traceability and demonstrating test progress against this

Conducting full analysis of the results returned and handing over any defects which, upon review, are found to be valid.

Identifying and raising defects against solutions
Adherence to the overarching Test team strategy, process & test methodologies

Continual improvement & innovation 10%

Assisting with the integration of new team members to ensure they adhere to testing standards

Required Skills/Experience

Strong Testing experience
Some depth knowledge of test toolsets such as Azure DevOps
Strong knowledge & use of Test Methodologies e.g. Agile, Waterfall
A professional and confident style, with drive & enthusiasm and with a strong ability to multi-task.
Strong management, communication, technical and remote collaboration skills are a must with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with team members
Ability to build good relationships & conduct effective technical discussions with clients, peers and senior staff.
ISEB Software Testing Foundation level certification
Experience working with team members in offshore and near shore locations
Experience in working as a service management professional
A thorough knowledge of Windows 10 operating systems and core Office 365
Strong verbal communication skills and strong administrative skills with a keen attention to detail.
Strong problem solving skills

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
An awareness of other testing tools would be advantageous.
Experience working with external suppliers and managed services to ensure that testing meets requirements.
ISTQB Foundation or higher
Test automation development experience

Disclaimer

Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business.

Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.