Test Team Leader - British Library - St Pancras

The

world is undergoing an information revolution and the British Library is at the

forefront of that revolution. Our IT systems provide the means to ensure that

the Library can safely store and provide access to all content (digital and

physical) created and acquired by the Library, forever.

In

this newly created role you will direct IT technical test activities during

development and integration of key Information Technology Systems that support

the British Library’s services and operations. This role will be working in a

hands-on capacity whilst leading, managing and developing the current team of

testers within Application Development in day to day activities. You will be

responsible for devising, implementing and enforcing an IT testing methodology

that can be adopted across Library software development and test teams,

ensuring testing methods are as efficient and automated as possible. You will

work with our technical project managers to devise a test strategy and approach

for projects and work alongside them from the early stages of projects to

implementation, managing requirements, devising test cases, executing tests and

reporting defects. You will provide leadership and motivation to testing staff

and be responsible for system, integration and performance testing, co-ordinating

with stakeholders. You may be required to undertake the role of Scrum Master.

The successful candidate will have test management experience with knowledge of

configuration and release management. You will have demonstrable knowledge of a

range of testing techniques, tools and strategies including manual and

automated testing, with the ability to produce professional and well-structured

testing and implementation deliverables. You will have good attention to detail

with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will have

experience in working within an agile delivery environment, planning test

activities and resource allocation across multiple projects and work packages.

You will have a Good working knowledge of structured software development

methodologies.

Closing

Date: 12 July 2016