Job Description

Details

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Reference number

436078
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Salary

45,974 - 54,431
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Senior Executive Officer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Digital

Information Technology###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Wales

About the job

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Job summary

Welsh Government

The Welsh Government delivers digital services to people and business across Wales. Led by our Chief Digital Officer, the Welsh Government is increasingly delivering more services online and has a vision (outlined in the Digital Strategy for Wales) of improving the lives of everyone through collaboration, innovation and better public services.


To achieve this vision, the Welsh Government needs specialist digital, data and technology skills across all departments in the organisation to improve the services and policies we develop for Welsh citizens.


For more information about the benefits of making a difference with us, please see the Employee Benefits Pack.

Team/Division Overview:

This is an opportunity to join our Application, Development and Support (ADS) Team the within IT Services. This is a fast paced, user focused team who support both in house and externally purchased software.

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Job description

Job Role:

This post is mapped to the Test manager in the DDaT Profession Capability Framework. Follow the link to understand the role and the required skills.


As a Senior Test Manager within the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession, you will lead the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) strategy across digital services. You will ensure that testing is embedded early and effectively throughout the delivery lifecycle, promoting a risk-based approach to quality assurance.


You will be responsible for test improvement, optimisation, and talent development, and will act as a key decision-maker in the delivery environment. This role is critical to ensuring that government digital services meet the highest standards of quality, security, and user satisfaction.


The Senior Test Manager will be responsible for drafting test strategies, test plans, test scripts and for monitoring the test results, ensuring they are communicated to the Project Manager and other stakeholders.


A key role for the Senior Test Manager is to act as the link between the Project Manager and the Business area during the test phase and to establish good rapport with the Business. Similarly, it is essential that the Senior Test Manager plays a key role in the project activity in order to fully understand the scope.

We are looking for people who are:

Enthusiastic and pro-active about resolving problems Team oriented, willing to support others when needed Organised and have good planning skills to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Experienced in communicating with a wide range of people using different communication methods. Willing to keep up-to-date with innovative testing technologies, in particular for regression testing. ###

Person specification

At this role level, you will:

Be responsible for test improvement and optimisation Make important decisions relating to the testing approach and strategies within the context of a delivery environment

Your main day to day responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the entire end to end Test process (this can take the form of working with ICT Engineers/Developers at the early stages of a project as part of the SCRUM team, or for a COTS product, working towards the end of the project with Users to ensure the product integrates with our systems); Responsible for a range of different software/application testing types suitable to the relevant test phase (i.e. Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Functional and Non-Functional Testing, Performance Testing, User Acceptance Testing); Analysis of the Project Managers and Technical Leads requirements in order to draft a Test Plan for each test phase and cycle, which will provide the scope, success criteria, and Test Scripts; Manage the software testing scripts on relevant software/hardware; Utilise DevOps (ADO) for the full testing lifecyle and leverage DevOps functionality wherever possible. This will also include setting up User Stories/Tasks and Acceptance Criteria within ADO Solid understanding of the Business requirements so that relevant User Acceptance Testing (UAT) testers can be identified in order to run the test scripts; Responsible for the Defect process for each Test phase, including the collection of defects from various sources, the cataloguing, and documenting the fix employed within ADO Assess the test results against expected results and acceptance criteria; Use relevant Welsh Government test tools/products (e.g. Login VSI (Login Virtual Session Indexer), Visual Studio and ADO; Present and communicate the results effectively using appropriate styles and media; Advise and support other testing activities that may be run by other Divisions/teams/Project Managers; Lead and manage a small team of test specialists; Involvement with general Project activities. ###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Leadership Delivering at Pace ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Designing and executing tests - lead others in designing, building, maintaining and executing tests that align to user needs and requirements Managing, Reporting and Resolving defects - lead and coach others in improving test and defect management processes

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 45,974, Welsh Government contributes 13,318 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.###

The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our AI candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.###

Selection Process and Stages

Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:

2 stage process

Stage 1 Application Form


Stage 2 Interview


In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion: Strong understanding of risk-based testing and quality assurance processes. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.


Candidates who successfully demonstrate that they meet the minimum Experience Criteria will be invited to interview. You will receive a technical scenario for you to prepare a response ready for your interview. The technical scenario and instructions will be emailed to you 5 working days before your interview.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : IT Services Email : ICTSERVICECONTROL@GOV.WALES
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Recruitment team

Email : SharedServiceHelpdesk@gov.wales ###

Further information

Recruitment principles and complaints




We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles on the Commission's website.




If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email complaints@gov.wales. Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number.




If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: info@csc.gov.uk