QAT Analyst

Job Description

SummaryAt HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work forus and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with theexperience and skills needed to perform this role. We are looking for Experienced Test (QAT) Analysts to join our existing Test Team testing a wide variety of applications on multiple platforms. This is an exciting and ambitious role as a key member of thedelivery team, collaborating with partners throughout the full delivery lifecycle to ensure delivery and support of highest-quality software products. This is a superb opportunity to join HMRCs IT function Chief Digital Information Office (CDIO) which setsthe technology direction for HMRC and delivers the high-level design for all IT solutions across the Organisation. The reason we are launching this recruitment campaign across various locations is to ensure we have sufficient resources available for the future.Candidates will be asked for location preferences in their application. Where there is not a role available in a specific location, candidates will be place on a merit list for future opportunities.Job descriptionYou will be part of The Borders and Trade DeliveryGroup who are responsible for the end to end service management and development of over 100 separate services from the generation of Trade Statistics, to the administration of Customs and Excise duties. You will provide test support of live services, updates,improvements, and development of both new and existing systems, across multiple platforms and locations. You will undertake functional and non-functional testing activities to meet Project requirements and support Test Team members. You will assist in developingAutomated Testing and support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery across a variety of platforms.ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:Undertake and execute appropriate test design and perform exploratory testing.Collaborate with delivery teamsand determine the testability of functional and non-functional requirementsTake a business and operational view when analysing the system under test Essential Criteria: You will already have proven experience of:Software Testing across the Software DevelopmentLifecycle.A range of Test tools e.g. Zephyr, JIRA, JMeter, Cucumber.Automation testing and test automation tools e.g. SOAP UI, Selenium, Postman. If no hands-on experience, then as a minimum you must demonstrate you have the technical ability to acquirethe hands-on skills required.A validated technical background (skills, experience and/or qualifications e.g. ISEB/ISTQB).Working in an Agile team with a clear delivery focus. Desirable Criteria: It would be desirable for applicants to be able to demonstrateexperience of:Multiple platforms e.g. Client/Server / Web / Unix / VME etc.Working within Agile/Scrum teams.TDD and BDD (in detail).CI/CD and relevant tools e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins.Using version control systems such as Subversionor Git.Release and Configuration Management processes.Working knowledge and use of SQL queries.Benefits Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityACivil Service pension Team members that are moving offices as a result of the Locations Programme will be entitled to a Moves Adjustment Payment for three years where they incur additional costs. This is calculated based on the difference between the costsof travelling to and from the new and old office, over a weekly period. You will get more detail on this as part of targeted locations move communications. Find more about HMRC benefits in Your little extras booklet for further information or visit Thinkingof joining the Civil Service Things you need to knowSecuritySuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is securitycheck . See our vetting charter .People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.Selection process detailsAs part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a 500 word Statement of Suitability,further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please ensure that your Statement of Suitability is no more than 500 words. Please provide details on how you meet the essential criteria for this role, by stating what you havedone and how you went about it, to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Sift will be carried out on CV and personal statement. Interviews will be based on experience and suitability for the role. You will also be assessed against the essential criteriaand on how your CV and personal statement meet this. Interviews will take place via Teams. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. After interview, a single merit list will be created and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expresseda preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location. Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimeshappen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. The inbox to contact is: .uk Use subject line to insert appropriate wording eg Please re-open my application- 207942 & vacancy closing date 15th June 2022. Security Update If you are successful and transferring from another Government Department, we will carry out a check of your identity, nationality, and immigration status (including the right to work in the UK)and a criminal record check before confirming your appointment. Successful candidates must pass a Disclosure and Barring Security Check/Disclosure Scotland.Please note that HMRC have an exemption under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which enablesus to make enquiries about both unspent and spent convictions. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptionalcircumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@c