Functional Tester

2 weeks ago

Richmond, Australia Ignite Specialist Recruitment Services Full time

**Functional Tester - Portals and Apps**

Our government client is undertaking a major program of work We are seeking a passionate, experienced Tester to join the Office of the CIO (OCIO). Under the guidance of an OCIO Project Manager, you will prepare for and conduct testing activities across one or more concurrent ICT projects, with a focus on Web-based Portals and Mobile Apps.

**Duties**
- Support OCIO Project Managers in execution of the CLIENT’s Test Strategy and standards, which involves expansion of the technology solution landscape with new Technology Providers.
- Support Project Managers to develop the Test Approach for a given project.
- Take ownership of day-to-day Test planning, preparation, execution, and verification on a given project(s).
- Execute testing - this is a hands-on role with manual and some automation components.
- Escalate testing issues through the appropriate channels.
- Provide regular updates on work status, risks, and issues in consultation with project managers.
- Take responsibility for the quality of testing undertaken for the project.
- Provide input to Test Automation specialists who build and maintain the Test Automation suite
- Support efforts to industrialize testing best practices and standards, including tooling, documentation, metrics, reporting, and introduction of automation.

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**Essential Criteria**
- A minimum of two (2) years executing focused testing activities in medium-to-large scale ICT environments.
- ** Australian Citizenship required.**:

- Strong understanding of contemporary delivery methodologies and the respective testing implications and best practices.
- Assertive communication backed up by real Testing Subject Matter Expertise
- Ability and willingness to work in a friendly - but sometimes time high pressure - environment with tight deadlines.
- Commitment to deliver quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

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**Desirable Criteria**
- Awareness of accessibility Testing.
- Salesforce Communities experience
- Experience in a DevOps environment.