Test Specialist
Job description
Our client, a leading organisation in the higher education sector, is delivering a major Workforce Management (WFM) transformation and is seeking an experienced Test Specialist to support the successful delivery of this critical program.
This role will work as part of a dedicated program team, contributing to the functional and test workstreams. The Test Specialist will prepare test cases, execute manual testing across multiple test cycles, and play a key role in ensuring system quality, stability, and readiness for go-live.
Key Responsibilities
This role will work as part of a dedicated program team, contributing to the functional and test workstreams. The Test Specialist will prepare test cases, execute manual testing across multiple test cycles, and play a key role in ensuring system quality, stability, and readiness for go-live.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Workforce Management test cases, test scripts, and test data in collaboration with program and functional teams.
- Execute manual tests across all stages, including System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing.
- Support the Test Manager by monitoring progress, reporting on execution, and contributing to test planning.
- Guide and assist business users through UAT, ensuring they understand and complete required testing activities.
- Log defects and track resolution using Jira and Zephyr Scale.
- Provide general support to the broader program as required.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing test cases.
- Previous experience working as a software tester within a project environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Solid organisational skills, with the capability to work autonomously or within a team.
- Experience testing Workforce Management systems.
- Exposure to UKG Pro (or formerly Kronos/Dimensions) is highly desirable.
- Join a major transformation program within the higher education sector.
- Work alongside a supportive program team and experienced leaders.
- Contribute to a high-impact WFM platform uplift.
- Hybrid working arrangements available.
- Weekly pay & no charges with Troocoo!