Software Test Engineer in Horley

To provide a high-quality Software Systems Testing and Software Engineering function and ensure all team key performance indicators are followed.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Responsible for testing Stark software systems, including system testing, integration testing and regression testing to ensure the highest quality software prior to release, as well as load testing and security testing of the systems.
• Understanding requirements. Review business and technical requirements, identify test conditions and scenarios and clarify requirements with stakeholders.
• Devise test plans and document all test activities carried out using X-ray in Jira.
• Work alongside the Development team in the continual development of Stark Systems.
• Manage defects and actively liaise with the Development team when required to help resolve any failed tests in a prompt fashion.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners and business analysts.
• Ensure all work items are updated in line with the agile development environment using Jira and participate in Agile ceremonies where required.
• Carry out testing of meters and the collection systems when requested and liaising with the Operations Technical Team as required.
• Where required testing will be carried out on any Stark software systems, including but not limited to Starks MHHS Data Services, StarkID Stark Zero, Stark Reality, Workflow Online, Gas Systems and MOP console to customers, both internal and external.
• Configure Stark software systems, including MHHS Data Services, StarkID, Stark Zero, Stark Reality and Gas Systems.
• Interact with MHHS, StarkID, collection and CRM databases where required.
• Follow guidelines and procedures as set out in the Testing Procedures.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Testing Procedures as and when required.
• Attend and proactively contribute to Development, Testing and any other internal meetings when required.
• Participate in regular training/learning activities to maintain and develop skills and knowledge.
• Adhere to all Stark policies, procedures and working practices.
• Ensure the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by what you do; use work equipment provided safely and co-operate with managers to provide safe systems of work.
• Any other reasonable duties as required.

Behaviours:

• Consistently professional, confident, and calm even in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate a customer focused approach; and an expectation of others to do likewise.
• Supportive and helpful team player with a flexible and positive attitude.
• Proactively share knowledge, skills, and experience with others to increase team performance.
• Deliver a high volume of quality work on time.
• Strive to get things right first time.
• Strive to meet objectives and improve performance.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Prioritise work well.
• Work effectively and responsibly without close supervision.
• Reflect and evaluate own performance in order to identify areas for improvement; maintain a learning and development plan.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Articulate, professional and clear verbal communication skills.
• Present information clearly and in an engaging way.
• Good interpersonal and rapport-building abilities.
• Precise and appropriate written communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Good listener; can understand the needs of customers and colleagues.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Applies previous testing experience (if applicable).
• Applies knowledge of SQL server, Oracle and online web systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Keep up to date with advances in business area, new methods and ways of working.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Confident and accurate use of departmental computer systems/databases.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Stark is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply and join Stark. Stark welcome requests for any reasonable adjustments either during our recruitment process or on employment.