End User Team - Windows Platform & Application QA/SW Tester
Posted 1 week ago by University of Warwick
£300 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Greater Coventry Area
Summary: The University of Warwick is seeking a Windows Platform and Application Tester to facilitate the migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The role involves preparing, validating, and deploying applications while ensuring system compatibility and stability. Key responsibilities include developing test plans, executing various testing levels, and managing the defect lifecycle. The position requires collaboration with IT teams and a strong background in relevant technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, validate, and deploy applications and systems for Windows 11 migration.
- Perform requirements analysis for application and system readiness.
- Build and configure Windows 11 systems, ensuring compatibility.
- Develop test plans and scripts for manual and automated testing.
- Execute functional, integration, and system testing.
- Manage the defect lifecycle, documenting and resolving issues.
- Validate core apps and user profiles for smooth transition.
- Create and maintain task sequences and scripts for automated builds.
- Support configuration of group policies and key applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for deployment readiness.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in a similar role.
- Knowledge of Intune and SCCM.
- Experience with Windows 10 and 11.
- Experience in Higher Education or Public Sector organizations.
Salary (Rate): £300 daily
City: Greater Coventry Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About the Role
The University of Warwick is recruiting for a Windows Platform and Application Tester to support migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The role will focus on preparing, validating, and deploying applications and systems in a secure and efficient environment. Performing requirements analysis to determine application and system readiness for Windows 11. Building and configuring Windows 11 systems, ensuring driver and hardware compatibility. Developing comprehensive test plans and test scripts for both manual and automated testing of the Windows platform and associated applications. Executing testing across multiple levels – including functional, integration, and system testing – to ensure application compatibility and system stability. Managing the defect lifecycle, including documenting issues, working with stakeholders to resolve them, and retesting as needed Validating and testing core apps and user profiles, confirming smooth transition from Windows 10 to 11. Creating and maintaining task sequences and scripts for automated builds and rollouts. Supporting the configuration of group policies, user profiles, and key applications. Collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to prepare for deployment and ensure user readiness.
Experience Required
A proven track record within a similar role. Knowledge of Intune, SCCM, Windows 10 and 11 is essential. Experience of HE or larger Public Sector organisation would be beneficial.
Additional Information
£300 per day (Inside IR35) 2 days a week on campus (Thursday, and other day TBC) 2-month assignment (to start ASAP)
About the University of Warwick
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.
*QS World University Rankings 2024 ** Research Excellence Framework 2021
You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
Closing date for applications is the 3rd July 2025 . To apply, please email your CV to claudia.farre@wegtechrec.com Interview date to be confirmed.