Systems Test Engineer

Job summary

You will be joining NHSBT at a particularly exciting time as we are embarking on a journey of change, enhancing our current IT service provision. We have now transitioned into an Agile SDLC. Safe and effective delivery of IT-enabled services through thorough software and hardware testing is key to its success. You will be responsible for testing IT applications based on the latest technologies in an Agile SDLC. You will write and execute tests using tools like TestRail and Selenium. Testing is both manual and automated and you will bring in your experience of having done this before. You will also get the opportunity to learn and use different tools on platforms like Udemy, QA.com which we provide. The position is based in Bristol Filton which is a lively place to work and live. You must be able to work flexible hours on occasion and travel across the NHSBT network may be occasionally required which may include overnight stays. This is a challenging but extremely rewarding post which offers a unique opportunity to make your mark. You would be truly making a contribution to improving and saving peoples lives. NHSBT is an inspirational place to work with the end result of the services providing job satisfaction that is second to none. What can be better than saving or improving a life?

Main duties of the job

• You will ensure the safe and effective delivery of IT-enabled services through thorough software and hardware testing and administrative support.
• You will develop and improve effective testing processes and provide expertise in the field of software testing strategy and methodology across NHSBT.
• You will ensure that testing processes with Systems Development and Integration department adhere to recognised good practice standards (including GMP, GAMP and GDP) and provide assurance that the quality of testing is appropriate to meet the needs of NHSBT. This includes cascading information about procedures and challenging poor practice when observed.
• You will write and maintain software test scripts, test cases and test logs/reports to a high degree of accuracy.
• You will carry out software testing and produce test results/coverage reports. Log and manage any defects found in testing and communicate outcomes to systems developers, users and other stakeholders.
• You will analyse test scripts and determine the testing data required for them to be used effectively. Prepare this testing data based on knowledge of the system being testing and the underlying business process that it supports.
• You will develop and maintain an understanding of the BTS Software Development Life Cycle, relevant external guidelines and standards and identify where these can be improved or better used in NHSBT.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.