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Capita Assurance and Testing are looking to expand their Consultancy Division and are looking for a Senior Performance / Technical Consultant to join the team.

This role is one that will require travel around the UK visiting client sites. A proven track record within a consultancy environment would be highly beneficial.

Fundamentals:

An in depth proven Senior Level knowledge of, and proven hands on experience of:

• Performance Test Design, script design, performance tools operation and implementation of small, medium and large performance test projects 
• Project Management of Performance test projects end-to-end from pre-sales requirements through to exit reporting
• Management and supervision of performance project teams of at least 3 people or more
• Extensive knowledge (3-5 years experience) of a least 1 performance test tool, perferably experience of others
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• IT relation Pre-sales experience (preferably in a consultancy or services context)
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK to work on different client site projects
• Present a professional consultancy image in conduct and attitude.

Delivery:

• Proven track record as a project manager on small and medium performance testing projects
• Responsible for providing oversight of smaller projects lead by intermediate level staff under your management
• Create performance testing proposals, control project costs, analyse project risks and manage change control
• Comprehensive understanding of project financials, cost / benefit analysis and prepare business cases for projects Team Supervison / Management
• Hold responsibility for managing multiple projects, different clients, varied deliveries with several teams simulateously
• Manage and mentor intermediate and junior level consultants on projects assigned to you
• Supervise the delivery intermediate and junior consultants assigned to your projects
• Manage and develop client relationships and hold responsibility for delivery of key performance projects, directly reporting to clients without assistance
• Responsible for Appraisal and review of some team members. 

Technical:

• Provide senior level performance test knowledge and experience as required for challenging performance engagements
• Thorough performance test scripting knowledge for a number of different application protocols e.g. Web, SAP, Citrix, Winsock, Com/DCom
• Excellent Analytical and investigation skills for interpreting performacne test data and results in relation to system issues and performance
• Ability to document technical issues clearly and concisely for presentation to senior management
• A strong understand of technical architectures and system analysis for the purposes of performance testing
• Maintain excellent / pioneering standard of expertise in performance testing and stay up to date with the latest industry tools and practices

Salary dependent upon experience

• Reference no: MTMITLJ900
• Region: London
• Location: London
• Duration: Permanent

Capita Assurance and Testing are looking for experience Test Consultants to join their team.

You will be responsible for preparing test deliverables, team leading small groups of consultants to carry out testing activities and conducting a variety of roles within the testing.

We are looking for consultants with at least four years testing experience, at least 12 months managing or leading teams of at least four people. Must be able to create test scripts, raise defects and document results in a professional services environment. Previous experience of delivering UAT assignments would be highly beneficial as is a good understanding of Test Director.

We are looking for candidates who will be able to work on a variety of client sites, have regular technical discussions with client technical teams, liaise with project managers and other key stakeholders so a good communication and client facing skills are essential.

As we cover the whole of the UK, there may be projects which will take you away from home for several weeks or months so we need candidates who are flexible on location.

If you feel that you can fulfil the above and are interested in working for a consultancy that deals with sectors covering local government, retail banking, investment banking, life and pensions and other financial services, then please do not hesitate to contact us with an up to date CV.

Salary: Dependent upon experience London but must be able to travel UK Wide

• Reference no: MTMITLJ151
• Region: London
• Location: London
• Duration: Permanent

2 Senior Test Managers with 7 years testing experience and 5 years experience of managing testing teams is required for an established consultancy. You should have previous experience of managing teams of up to 20 people. The teams that you would be responsible for are a mixture of permanent consultants, onshore resource and an offshore capability.

We are looking for Test Managers with good client facing and people management experience, preferably with a strong insurance background or related financial services experience. You will be based in Gloucester but due to the nature of our business be prepared to travel to client sites should the need arise.

• Reference no: MTMIT002
• Region: UK Wide
• Location: UK Wide
• Duration: Permanent

Client within the Financial Services industry are seeking a Test Analyst with 2nd line support experience.
Responsibilities:
* Work within a client specific team, delivering quality software and providing rigorous testing documentation to support each release.
* Test software produced by our front office programmers, either manually or using the company's prescribed testing tools, currently TestBench 400 and WinRunner.
* Produce test scripts.
* Execute the tests.
* Document and publish all tests and results to a defined standard.
* Assist in ensuring that change control procedures and coding standards are adhered to.
* Obtain a full understanding of the configuration and use of all the Front Office software.
* Act as second line support, resolving configuration issues and providing coherent details for the third line of support.
* Create Automated test scripts of all Front Office development.

Ideally you will have around 1 years testing experience, any financial/stockbroking industry experience would be a benefit. Excellent communication skills essential and great benefits on offer!

• Reference no: JSPD5451
• Region: South East
• Location: London
• Duration: Permanent

My client requires (2) Test Analysts, to support a range of various systems, other duties will include creating System Test Plans and Test Cases. Executing System Test Cases and providing testing consultancy and test support.

Essential knowledge and skills:
*Extensive commercial experience in a system test role, including experience of designing and defining system test plans and scripts.
*Experience of a leading billing (Singl.eView, Geneva) or CRM system
*A sound understanding of Oracle and SQL.
*An understanding of Unix.
*Experience working with Microsoft Office.
*Excellent organisational skills.
*Excellent communication and people skills.
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience:
*Experience of Quality Centre and Quick Test Pro/WinRunner
*Web Application testing.
*Security testing.

The successful candidate will receive a salary of between £32,000 and £40,000, plus a very generous benefits package.

• Reference no: JSPD5423
• Region: South East
• Location: London
• Duration: Permanent

My client a leading provider of quality solutions for Digital TV, HDTV, VOD, and IPTV are seeking an experienced full time Verification Tester to work in Hampshire.

Key responsibilities:

• To complete Verification Testing on new and existing product and system releases with the goal of finding and recording as many defects as possible within required project time scales.
• To ensure that systematic documentation of all verification test routines and results are maintained and all defects found are reported.
• Using their own judgment and in collaboration with others, to devise and document tests for new products/functionality/technology with a customer perspective, working from specifications, design documents, international standards, sample product or discussion with the design team.
• To record, report and analyze product defects found during testing. eg using TestDirector and then verify correct behaviour once defects have been fixed.
• To report test progress against plans and schedules, alerting management to any problems encountered and suggesting work-rounds or solutions to continue testing.
• To improve test execution through effective use of test equipment and tools, automation and Scripting.

Essential skills and experience:

Systems/Product test experience in a design or development environment with detailed technical understanding of Real Time video, telephony, data or audio services over IP and at least two of the following fields:

• Syntax and testing of MPEG streams
• Control and management of equipment over IP/Ethernet networks
• MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 compression systems
• Professional video
• Professional audio

Desirable:

• Experience of TestDirector/Quality Center
• ISEB qualification in software testing
• Test automation

A minimum of degree-level qualification in a relevant electronic discipline, or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of competency

• Reference no: JSPD5517
• Region: South East
• Location: Hampshire
• Duration: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced QA Manager who is able to champion new test processes, participate in discussion forums and be hands on in system testing if needed. The role requires someone with excellent communication and relationship building skills who can demonstrate experience in building and maintaining successful test teams.

Technical experience:

·         Comprehensive knowledge of SQL Server, including advanced queries and stored procedures.

·         Demonstrated testing experience of Oracle eBusiness suite and/or knowledge of BPEL, ESB, SOA and XML would be desirable.

·         Excellent working knowledge of Quality Centre to Administration Level.

·         Experience in performance testing and performance testing tools.

·         Experience of system and regression testing business applications through CITRIX (highly desirable)

Qualifications:

·         Ideally an undergraduate degree in a related IT Discipline.

·         ISEB Foundation certificate, test management certification or equivalent testing principles.

Fantastic opportunity for a career driven QA Manager, who is hands on and able to bring their technical skills to the already established testing team. Excellent benefits on offer within this growing and successful organization.

• Reference no: JSPD5585
• Region: London
• Location: London
• Duration: Permanent

I am currently recruiting Senior Agile Test Consultants who have at least 5 years experience of working within a consultancy background. 10 years delivery experience ideally within a consultancy environment. 3 years testing, 3 years recent Agile, 5 years Investment banking or financial services. We are looking for experienced consultants who have done strategic reviews and experience of going onto client sites and shaping requirements.

• Reference no: LJ44
• Region:
• Location: UK Wide
• Duration:

My client is looking for experienced Senior Agile Test Consultants who have worked at a senior level within a consultancy environment. You should be able to demonstrate experience of coaching teams in agile scrum delivery/processes and managing agile aspects (stakeholder collaboration, feature estimation, release planning, iteration planning, iteration and release monitoring and reporting, adapting to change). Shaping solution models and provideing agile approaches to projects Agile delivery and advisory, emphasis on test processes and infrastructure. Previous experiencer of defining and leading an agile proof of concept, focusing on agile cells and the implementation of parallel testing with development. Implementing test driven development and systems test to a team that may be new to iterative techniques and formal testing. Experience of working in a banking/financial services Experience of presales, RFP, bid support and strategic review/shaping experience. As we have a number of client sites you should be prepared to travel throughout the UK

• Reference no: LJ77
• Region:
• Location: LONDON
• Duration: Permanent

Capita Assurance and Testing are looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals with a predominantly  SAP background (either as testers or end users) to join our SAP practice.

 Must Have’s:

 ·         Minimum two years experience within SAP HR and or Payroll in either a functional tester or business (UAT) tester role

·         One years experience as either a functional tester,  Business (UAT) end user tester  of at least 3 of the following SAP areas using SAP portal; ESS/MSS, Absence & attendance, E-Recruitment, Org Management,  Employee Interaction Centre (EIC), E-Learning, Time Management,  Reward and Recognition, FI/CO and Workforce Planning

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Good team player; Ability to work in a team comprising of functional consultants, business users and business analysts

·         Prepared to commit the time and effort to complete work objectives within often strict delivery time demands of the programme

·          Understanding of SAP security and authorisations

Desirable:

·         Competent user of Quality Centre/Test Director

·         ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate or higher in Software Testing.

·         Experience of data migrations, running parallel payroll activities (data prep, data reconciliation etc)

·         Understanding/experience of planning and testing activates (writing test scripts, test plans and test execution)

·         Understanding of SAP OSS system and processes

 You should be able to travel to different client sites. 

Salary is dependent upon experience

• Reference no: LJ 0012
• Region: UK Wide
• Location: uk wide
• Duration: Permanent

Capita Assurance and testing (CAT) are seeking a number of high calibre Test Analysts  and Test Managers for their expanding banking and capital markets business. This is an exciting new opportunity for candidates with a strong consultancy background who wish to build on their relatively recent banking experience and grow into senior banking specialists.

Candidates are sought who have 1 to 2 years financial services experience within trading software and organisations related to investment banking e.g. clearing houses, back office custody. Additionally those with specific training/education within banking and a degree in engineering/Computing are best suited.

Candidates must demonstrate an aptitude to excel coupled with a strong desire to advance a career within consulting and banking. Additionally any experience within agile delivery is a plus, although candidates with a clear understanding of the approach with a strong process background in traditional approaches are equally placed. Capita offer candidates the opportunity to grow process expertise within agile and traditional approaches.

Proactive people with the ability to think outside the box are best suited. In particular the ability to try new and different ways to achieve optimal solutions.

Desired technical skills include:

·         Test driven development within agile and V model

·         Test automation frameworks – both off the shelf QTP, Loadrunner and fit for purpose solutions in Java/C#

Desired FS knowledge / experience include but not confined to:

Trading (Front office and full trade lifecycle), Commodities, FX, Futures, Options, Equities, Custody, Credit Risk, Fixed Income, OTC, Derivatives  (Business and IT perspectives).

Salaries up to £60k dependent upon experience 

• Reference no: lj0013
• Region: London
• Location: london
• Duration: Permanent