Digital Delivery Junior Automation Tester - Newport

About the job

Job summary

Please note: Applicants should review all aspects of this advert to ensure a thorough understanding.

Overview of the Digital Delivery Junior Automation Tester role

The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally, systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields, you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality.

You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for assigned deliverables. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. Opportunities to contribute to the technical strategy are also available.

You will be trained and supported to master specific technologies. You will build a solid IT foundation enabling you to become multi-skilled in the future, which in turn will open many doors.

Person Specification

• Basic awareness of QA / Testing concepts
• Basic awareness of modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile
• Basic awareness of DevOps principles
• Hands-on experience with automation testing

Working Style

This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.

Benefits

• Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
• Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite
• Hybrid working with no core hours
• Substantial support for career progression
• 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments
• 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave

How to apply

Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by uploading an anonymised copy of your current CV. Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role therefore please ensure that you evidence the essential requirements listed in the person specification above.

For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below.

Please note after the sift stage, candidates may be placed on hold due to a high volume of applications.

Behaviours

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process. Please refer to the skills listed in the attached role profile.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance. For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out.

Further information on the vetting process can be found at United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.