Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?  

If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business. 

  

You'll work on public and private sector projects. You’ll likely be working as a senior software quality engineer on internal and client-facing projects, contributing to the leadership of teams. 

Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you’ll support colleagues to develop knowledge and work through challenges in all testing types. You’ll decide the best thing for your team to be working on. You'll collaborate with team members, clients and users to ensure that high quality is maintained and best practices are followed throughout the project. You'll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best ones to use. 

To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as a lead software tester on multiple complex projects and have a good understanding of what it means to be a senior consultant. 

In your CV and at interview, you’ll need to show experience of: 

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·      resolving complex issues and presenting to stakeholders 

·      creating tasks from high-level requirements      

·      defect triage. 

·    Automation testing for mobile apps and backend API's

·    Native app frameworks

·    Android and iOS testing

·      Use of test management defect tools such as test rail

·      Knowledge of proxy tools such as Charles Proxy

·      Agile practices

As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.  

 

In the interview, we will assess how you have: 

·      strong attention to detail and high-quality outcomes 

·      a methodical approach to resolving complex problems 

·      respectfully challenged decisions or solutions communicated with technical and non-technical people 

·      been proactive and taken the initiative in seeking solutions to mitigate risk   

·      raised risks and issues through the correct tools. 

·      built relationships and resolved conflicts 

·      led project meetings and contributed to workshops and events. 

 

Rate Dependent

Duration - Initial 3 month contract

Hybrid based in London or Salford x2 days a week in office