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Posted 2 weeks ago by 1749817822
Job Description: The Senior Tester role requires a DV cleared professional to lead testing efforts in a dynamic environment, focusing on both infrastructure and application projects. The position involves mentoring junior testers, developing test strategies, and ensuring high-quality documentation throughout the testing lifecycle. Candidates should be self-motivated and capable of driving testing strategies while collaborating with delivery teams. This role is ideal for those who thrive in structured yet innovative settings where testing is crucial for successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills Required:
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: Basingstoke
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Tester | MUST BE DV CLEARED
Overview: Are you a Senior Tester looking for a hands-on, impactful role where you can lead by example and shape the future of testing in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment?
Our client is seeking experienced and self-motivated Test Leads to join a well-established Test Practice, delivering testing solutions across infrastructure and application projects. You will have the opportunity to lead small teams, drive testing strategy, and ensure consistent quality - while collaborating with delivery teams and mentoring emerging talent.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, yet innovative environment where testing is integral to successful programme delivery.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading and supporting a team of testers across infrastructure and application projects
Developing and executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases
Delivering high-quality documentation across the testing lifecycle
Executing both manual and automated test scripts
Collaborating with stakeholders to define testing scope and ensure smooth delivery
Analysing defects and managing issue resolution
Coordinating test environments, data, and toolsets to align with project schedules
Ensuring traceability from requirements through to test results
Using tools like SOAP UI, XML, JIRA, and Jenkins
Skills Required & Experience:
Understanding of Software Development and Testing Lifecycles
Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, or V-Model delivery methodologies
Experience testing across both infrastructure and applications
Strong test case design and data identification skills
Hands-on execution of tests and result logging
Defect lifecycle management and root cause analysis
Familiarity with reporting progress, risks, and incidents to stakeholders
Experience writing Test Plans, Test Reports, and managing defects
Proficient with tools: SOAP UI, XML, Jenkins, JIRA
Desirable:
Experience in technical testing areas (automated/manual)
Prior exposure to secure or classified projects
Ability to mentor junior testers and support the growth of the Test Practice
Why Apply?
Work on mission-critical projects with a strong sense of purpose
Be part of a growing Test Practice delivering secure solutions
Blend hands-on delivery with team leadership
Strong support for career progression and cross-skilling
£550 Per day
Basingstoke
Inside
Undetermined
IT
Senior
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