Senior Tester DV CLEARED
Posted 1 day ago by Experis UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Tester role requires an experienced professional to lead testing initiatives in a dynamic environment, focusing on both infrastructure and application projects. The position involves developing test strategies, executing test plans, and mentoring junior testers while ensuring high-quality delivery. Candidates must possess DV clearance and be adept at collaborating with various stakeholders to drive testing excellence. This role is ideal for those who thrive in structured yet innovative settings where testing is crucial for successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Basingstoke
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
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
Key Skills & 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