Own, manage and run the production of test scripts (manual and automated) and their execution using appropriate testing tools and techniques and conforming to agreed acceptance criteria and standards.

Responsibilities: 

• provides input to test plans and strategy
• generation and execution of manual and automated test scripts
• set up of test environment, test data and test – harnesses as necessary
• produces reports as required by Test Manager 

Knowledge and Experience:

• in depth understanding and use of formal testing methods
• has experience in all aspects of functional and non- functional testing of web based and messaging applications in automation environment using QTP (record, playback and scripting)
• experience of working with both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies, e.g. SCRUM, RUP
• working experience in the following testing tools an advantage (Axe, Mingle, T-plan)
• ISEB Quilified in software testing
• at least 3 years testing experience in IT preeferably in a Scrum or RUP environment 

As an advantage holding SC Clearance or willing undergo.