Junior Digital Test Engineer

• Perform manual and automated testing on digital applications and systems to ensure they meet the Trust's quality and assurancestandards.
• Ensure all systems and applications are thoroughly tested for both functionality and performance.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using industry standard tools.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).
• Ensure accurate and prompt resolution of defects in collaboration with developers and stakeholders.
• Conduct regression testing to verify that system updates, bug fixes, and enhancements do not negatively impact existing functionality orintroduce new defects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including test results, defect logs, test summaries, and test execution reports.
• Work closely with business analysts and developers to review system requirements and provide input into test planning, ensuring that allfunctional and non-functional requirements are tested thoroughly.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of testing within the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the Trust's testing processes and tools.
• Support colleagues in the QA team by sharing knowledge on testing tools, methodologies, and industry specific practices.

Essential

• Experience in both manual and automated testing across multiple platforms and systems.
• Experience in Cerner Millennium applications and integration testing.
• Experience in working collaboratively in a team environment and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience using defect-tracking tools and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools, including the creation and execution of test scripts.

Essential

• Strong understanding of testing frameworks and methodologies, including functional, non-functional, performance, security, and regression testing.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple testing activities simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solving skills with a keen eye for detail, capable of identifying and reporting defects accurately and efficiently.

Desirable

• Testing experience gained in Acute NHS or a healthcare environment, with knowledge of healthcare specific digital systems.
• Familiarity with NHS digital systems and healthcare specific testing requirements.