Success Profile
The Success Profile below set outs the essential and desirable elements that make up the vacant position - youll be expected to demonstrate these element in your application and/or during your interview and/or assessment.
Experience
Essential:
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Proven experience in software testing, within a management or coordination role.
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Experience in enterprise-level systems or case management platforms.
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Experience in use of automated testing tools.
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Familiarity with business-critical systems and compliance requirements.
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Strong experience coordinating User Acceptance Test (UAT) with business users.
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Demonstratable experience creating and managing test plans, scripts, and execution cycles.
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Previous involvement in digital transformation projects or large-scale system rollouts.
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Experience of using recognised project and programme methodologies (i.e. Agile, Prince 2).
Desirable:
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Test Manager or equivalent certification e.g. ISTQB or ISEB.
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Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
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Knowledge of risk-based testing.
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Familiar with exploratory testing techniques.
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Understanding of public sector systems or regulatory frameworks.
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Knowledge and experience of Jira
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Knowledge and experience of delivering government digital standards, for example SG Digital Scotland Service Standard or GDS Digital by Default.
Behaviours
On the application form youll find four free text boxes to provide your behaviour responses. Please note, youre only required to provide evidence against the below behaviours on your application. This means that if less than four behaviours are noted, you can leave the relevant free text(s) box blank on your application.
Behaviour 1 and Lead Criteria: Changing and Improving
Behaviour 2: Working Together
Behaviour 3: Managing a Quality Service
Travel
Occasional travel to conservancy offices or the Edinburgh office required.
