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Form of workAbout the Role:
As a Principal Consultant, you will consult, lead or manage our top tier client base, covering all areas of the testing lifecycle in multiple domains. Knowledge and expertise on all Software Delivery methodologies and Test processes will be paramount as you use your technical software engineering capability to deliver testing within large scale complex Programmes/Projects on schedule and to the highest quality.
Responsibilities:
- Implement an Organisational Test Strategy, Framework and tools for BAU and a Transformation.
- Oversee the implementation of an Org Test Strategy.
- Bringing the business on the journey, managing key stakeholders from C-level down, including leading upskilling within the organisation
- Lead, plan and deliver Test Strategies/Test Plans for complex projects or programs of work
- Providing estimates for resource utilisation through a project
- Collect and assess metrics against projects and regularly report test progress across your engagements to both clients and Planit senior leadership
- Management and Leading of teams both on and/or off shore
- Identify potential test issues and developing corrective action plans
- Business development if/when required
- Coaching, appraising and mentoring staff
Essential Experience:
- Possess in-depth experience in all areas of the SDLC/STLC.
- Ability to perform a Test Process Optimisation (TPO) review when required, and presenting to clients your findings and recommendations
- Skills across numerous test levels, supporting Agile, V-Model, Waterfall and Hybrid testing methodologies.
- Mentor fellow team members in areas of project expertise
- Working within a team responsible for the analysis and planning of the testing within large scale projects
- Providing estimates for testing activities (time, people, environments etc.)
- Create comprehensive test cases relevant to test conditions
- Execute test cases and report results, raise and close defects when necessary
- Strong SQL skills to validate data from multiple sources like Files, XMLs, Databases
- Outstanding verbal and written communication
- Desirable Skills
- Certified ISTQB Advanced Test Management
- Certified in Certified Agile Essentials or Certified Agile Testing courses.
- Experience in SAP, web services, XML, mobile apps, cloud testing or Agile methods
- Experience across the Financial Services, Health, Retail, Utilities, Banking, FMCG or Telecommunications Industries
- Experience with test automation, SQL or coding
What's in it for you ?
We believe in fostering a culture where our people are rewarded for the work they do and looked after from their first day at Planit! With us you'll experience:
- Opportunities to grow your skills in Automation testing by taking advantage of a world class training and development programme.
- True flexible working initiatives
- Joining an organisation where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
- Career development initiatives in place so you can be your best self.
- Global opportunities for transfers and secondments across the Planit Group
- Wellness activities, staff discounts, free LinkedIn Learning licenses, referral bonuses, car leasing options and much more!
If you believe that this role is for you APPLY TODAY!
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Planit is an equal opportunity employer. We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
