Test engineer

You can analyse changes to the development of products and services, and plan design. You can run and manage appropriate tests to ensure that requirements have been fully met. You can understand and identify the most effective techniques, data sets and tools to use. You can communicate defects or trends clearly to software developers, outlining how defects are identified and the possible causes. You can design, or provide assurance for, appropriate risk-based end-to-end system integration test models.

You can analyse changes to, or the development of, products and services. You can plan design in a non-functional environment. You can run and manage appropriate non-functional tests to ensure that requirements have been fully met. You can understand and identify the most effective techniques, data sets and non-functional testing tools. You can communicate defects or trends clearly to software developers, outlining how defects are identified and possible causes. You can design or provide assurance for appropriate risk-based end-to-end system integration test models.

You can use a range of contemporary technologies including cloud platforms, open source and ‘-aaS’ services (such as SaaS, Software as a Service or PaaS, Platform as a Service) to better enable and enhance the delivery of QAT services. You can stay abreast of industry developments to make cost-effective use of new and emerging tools and technologies. You can use a breadth of knowledge from across the wider technology and digital professions to strengthen the effective delivery of services. You can show relevant professional awareness, which may include architecture, continuous integration and deployment, coding or scripting languages.

You can visualise and articulate complex problems and concepts. You can apply logical thinking and solve complex problems. You can make disciplined decisions based on available information. You can gather and analyse information using comprehensive tools and techniques. You can use data to formulate both short-term and long-term strategic plans. You can identify and analyse options, and assess feasibility and operational impact. You can ensure that the business solution aligns with the vision, mission, objectives, strategy, business and user needs. You can identify a viable solution or control.