Senior Test Specialist
Posted Today by Experis
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Basingstoke
Summary: The Senior Test Specialist role is a contract position requiring active DV clearance, focused on delivering critical services in a high-assurance programme. The position is based in Basingstoke and demands extensive experience in software testing, particularly in Agile environments. The successful candidate will execute testing, manage defects, and mentor junior team members while collaborating with stakeholders. This role is essential for maintaining high standards in testing practices within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute manual and technical testing across infrastructure and applications
- Create and execute test cases, analyse results, and investigate failures
- Manage defect logging and resolution
- Support and lead testing activities within Agile delivery teams
- Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices
- Mentor junior team members and support team development
Key Skills:
- Strong experience within software testing environments
- Knowledge of SDLC and testing lifecycles
- Experience working across Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and V-Model methodologies
- Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, ALM, TestRail)
- Strong skills in defect management, test planning, and reporting
- Experience using tools such as Jenkins, SOAP UI, XML, CI tools
- ISTQB Foundation Certification (preferred)
Salary (Rate): £0.00 per annum
City: Basingstoke
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior Test Specialist - DV Cleared (Contract)
Location: Basingstoke (5 days onsite)
Contract Length: ASAP - 31/05/2027
Rate: (Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Specialist to join a high-assurance programme delivering critical services in a fast-paced environment. Due to the nature of the project, active DV clearance is essential for an immediate start and time scale of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manual and technical testing across infrastructure and applications
- Create and execute test cases, analyse results, and investigate failures
- Manage defect logging and resolution
- Support and lead testing activities within Agile delivery teams
- Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices
- Mentor junior team members and support team development
Required Experience
- Strong experience within software testing environments
- Knowledge of SDLC and testing lifecycles
- Experience working across Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and V-Model methodologies
- Experience with test management tools (e.g. JIRA, ALM, TestRail)
- Strong skills in defect management, test planning, and reporting
- Experience using tools such as Jenkins, SOAP UI, XML, CI tools
- ISTQB Foundation Certification (preferred)
Additional Information
- Active DV clearance required (essential)
- Onsite role based in Basingstoke, 5 days per week
- Opportunity to work within a highly skilled team delivering complex, high-profile projects
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