Test Analyst - Pontypridd, South Wales

Please note- This is a 12 month FTC.

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing. We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of testing on digital system developments in accordance with test plans created and agreed by the Test Manager, including mobilising end user test teams, and capturing all test results.
• Support the Test Manager to write and agree test plans and methodologies as required during the project life cycle, including writing draft test cases using pre-defined testing methodologies, ensuring that there is traceability between the testing implementation and the requirements / acceptance criteria.
• Assess whether testing can be automated by identifying repetitive and labour-intensive tests to identify which options would be more cost effective to run via an automated script.
• Report test progress, risks and issues in a timely manner to the test manager and the project team through using methods agreed in the test planning to ensure transparency and flag blockers with the project.
• Write and execute manual, automated or non-functional test cases using DevOps to ensure auditability and traceability.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in IT/Digital/Systems test planning and delivery, including functional and end user testing.
• Experience of software development life cycles such as; Waterfall, Agile.
• Experience with testing tools such as DevOps.
• A high standard of written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate and build effective working relations with people at all levels across the organisation and outside.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, (e.g project planning and/or dealing with delays or blockers).

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role. Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details. Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you have submitted an application for this role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please do not re-apply as regrettably, your application will not be considered.