ICT is part of the Council's Customer and Digital Services Directorate. Its primary functions are:
- to provide high quality IT systems, support and maintenance across the organisation
- to provide strategic advice and guidance to the service areas and their directorates
- to contribute to the delivery of the Council's Digital First approach set out in the Stronger, Fairer, Greener programme.
The ICT Service consists of several functions including:
- Application Support & Transition teams responsible for the implementation, support and maintenance of both in-house developed and 3rd party applications.
- Data Engineering responsible for designing, building, and maintaining reliable data pipelines to make data available for analytics, reporting, and downstream applications.
- ICT Services teams delivering network, server and end user support services.
- Security and Compliance responsible for protecting our systems and data by managing cybersecurity risks, enforcing security controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
- In addition to schools and corporate customers, the ICT service provides support for a range of other customers including Adopt Cymru, Rent Smart Wales, the WLGA, the Wales Interpretation and Translation Service (WITS) and the National Health Protection Support Team, amongst others.
About the job
The successful candidate will join the ICT Applications and Transition Team, working within the ERP Replacement Project as the Council moves to a new ERP solution.
You will be performing a key role on the project focussing on testing, quality assurance, cutover and release planning activities.
You will be working with ICT colleagues, business subject matter experts, 3 rd party consultants, technology providers and our Systems Integrator, focussing on Systems Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing and release planning activities.
What We Are Looking For From You
Act as senior testing lead from the Cardiff Council QA & Release team within the ERP replacement project.
Supervision of Cardiff testing resources.
Attendance at Technical Workstream, and other meetings, to report back on testing progress, risks and issues.
Working with Council and 3rd Party Consultants to support and co-ordinate testing activities within the ERP Replacement Project.
Work with subject matter experts to product test documentation, including test scoping, test scripts, issue logs and management reports.
Work with subject matter experts and 3rd party software providers on Systems Integration Test activities.
Set up and co-ordination of User Acceptance Testing sessions.
Work with internal subject matter experts and 3rd parties to resolve bugs, issues and implement improvements across the ERP Replacement Project.
Take an active role in Test planning and design sessions.
Actively participate in project meetings and workshops.
Work in accordance with project Test Strategies and Polices.
Additional information
This post is temporary until 31st March 2028.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s.
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Job Category Admin / Clerical
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
ICT SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTER in Cardiff employer: Cardiff Council
Join us at Cardiff Council, where we are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for both our staff and the children in our care. As a Deputy Residential Manager in Doncaster, you will benefit from a competitive salary of £39,890, a structured work rota that promotes work-life balance, and ample opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team. Our commitment to high-quality care and positive outcomes for children ensures that you will find your role both meaningful and rewarding.
