Technical Senior Test Analyst Role in Birmingham:

Competitive salary with excellent benefits on offer.

Capita Group plc continues to grow extensively, which mean that we continue to grow our technical teams as well. We are now looking for a Technical Senior Test Analyst to join our team in Birmingham. By applying to join us you will give yourself the opportunity to enjoy a long term career and all the associated benefits of working in a FTSE 100 company employing over 45,000 people. At the same time you will also benefit from knowing that you are a true asset to this team.

As a Technical Test Analyst with us at Capita your key objectives & responsibilities will be as followed:

1. Automate and maintain test scripts for a variety of applications and technologies, using a combination of frameworks.
   
2. Responsibility for enhancing and implementing the Test Automation Strategy.
   
3. Responsibility for enhancing the technical skills of the Test Team as a whole.
   
4. Assist with the delivery of testing projects, from a technical perspective, as part of the Testing Services function.
   
5. Look for opportunities to continually improve the quality of Software Delivery across the organisation.
6. Automating, executing and maintaining test scripts, using QTP, working within a modularised framework.
7. Executing and maintaining existing automated test scripts using a keyword-driven QTP framework.
8. Taking a key role in developing, and continually improving the automation strategy for a wide variety of applications and technologies.
   
9. Managing and developing less experienced members of the automation test team.
   
10. Taking a proactive approach to investigating areas where testing efficiency and quality gains can be made, through automation of functions and processes, using a variety of tools and techniques.

Essentials:

• 2+ years experience of using QTP for test automation.
  
• Strong development skills, following standard programming conventions.
  
• Experience of working with automation frameworks
  
• A proactive approach to efficient testing, using a variety of tools and technologies.
  
• Proven understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Quality Lifecycle.
• Ability to handle multiple issues/tasks/projects of varying size simultaneously.
  
• Ability to train other members of the test team.
  
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
  
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite of applications.
  
• Experience of using Quality Centre (or similar) for test planning, execution, defect management and reporting.

Desirables:

• Experience and/or ability to work within a customer-focused, team-oriented environment highly desired.
• ISEB certified & experience of working with Local Authorities.
• Experience of development and implementation of an automation strategy
• Experience in management of small test teams.
• Experience of non-functional testing, particularly LoadRunner

PLEASE APPLY NOW FOR AN IMMEDIATE RESPONCE.

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Capita Resourcing is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.

Company Information
Atos is an international information technology services company with annual revenues of EUR 8.7 billion and 78,500 employees in 42 countries. Serving a global client base, it delivers hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed services. Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their firm of the future. It is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting, Atos Worldline and Atos WorldGrid

Job Description
This is a full time, permanent role based in London (White City) and Maidenhead.

Competitive Salary + Car + bonus scheme and other benefits.

The BBC has a series of major events to cover throughout 2012 and this role will be involved in the delivery of key services supporting the BBC operation.

There are several key projects planned for this year -

Technical refresh of BBC server estate.

Technical refresh of BBC storage and backup infrastructure,

Infrastructure moves at London sites

Implementation of automation toolsets
A Principal Tower Service manager provides a central interface and takes ownership for the delivery of core contracted services within the BBC contract working closely with the relevant stakeholders. You will ensure that the service provided to customers meets the agreed service targets, quality standards and customer requirements whilst building a strong working relationship with stakeholders. We are seeking an experienced hire requiring demonstrated expertise, experience and exceptional behaviours to drive the service management team to success.

This is a role where an individual can add significant value to the account and mould our services to ensure a 'fit for future' service model based around ITIL standards in a business unit at the forefront of one of our largest UK accounts. This is a great opportunity for someone with proven management experience in a service management environment to join a talented, driven and ambitious leadership team within the BBC account.

Overview:

To be a role model for the service manager team including some direct report responsibilities as required.

Maintain, develop and enhance the relationship with Atos Service Managers to ensure the service provided is of a suitably high standard.

To provide a central and focussed point of contact for Service management issues

To deliver a fully managed service against ITIL methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

To continually review delivery and make efficiencies

Ensure that critical operating tasks though the contract life cycle are managed to be 100% successful

To maintain an effective understanding of the customer's business, business requirements, IT needs and how IT can support and enhance their business

To attend and document any Service review meetings effectively, as well as feeding back information and any issues to the Team Lead for action

To fully understand the project pipeline, delivery timelines and impact for the Practice for assigned account

Provide accurate and timely KPI and Operational reporting as and when required

Act as an escalation point for project delivery issues.
Job Requirements

This role will be suited to an experienced Service delivery manager (preferably leveraged) familiar with working within an outsourced service environment in either a private or public sector background:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of managing and delivering a successful Managed Service (ITIL Certified)

Demonstrates an understanding of project planning techniques and tools

Excellent all round knowledge of the IT infrastructure environment/applications framework

Has successfully managed a service delivery team to meet the requirements of the business

Good knowledge and experience of the working procedures relating to the work carried out by the team and group

Ability to develop business cases for introduction of new technology or major enhancements.

Can demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and understands the concepts of leading a successful team

Excellent people skills

Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

Good general management and business process skills and abilities

Presentation skills

Ability to develop excellent relationships with customers and assess their needs

Ability to remain calm under pressure and in crisis

Experience of working in team environments

Good delegation skills

Good listening skills

Show an awareness of the wider implications of decisions and impact from a customer perspective

Skills in organising and assessing resource requirements for work activities.

Additional Information
In return we offer a competitive salary, contributory stakeholder pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, employee private medical cover, Life assurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Season Ticket Loan and a flexible benefits scheme that allows you to purchase discounted products and services. Additionally, comprehensive training and development is delivered in a variety of ways, leading to accreditation if required.

Engineering Manager
£55,000 to £65,000 + Benefits
London
We are currently recruiting for a Engineering Manager. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the design phase and code review whilst being involved in the day to day running of Software Engineering teams.
As well as resolving issues within the Software Engineering teams, you will be hands on manager who is prepared to code if necessary.

Duties;
Management of a team of engineers
Project planning and management
Code design/leadership
Ability to communicate well with customers and respond to their requests and feedback

Required Skills;
Coding Skills; C, C++

Desirable Skills and Experience;
STB/DVB experience
(Broadcast media, wireless, telecommunications, semiconductor industry experience beneficial)

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a global, multinational organisation who provide Embedded solutions for home entertainment devices. If you feel you have the credentials for this vacancy, please apply to send your CV.
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Business Analyst

About the role
Our IT department is growing fast and we need brilliant professionals to help drive these developments. We want to change the way IT is seen at the National Trust. We want to forge the perfect working relationship between the amazingly talented people behind our beautiful places and spaces and the IT solutions that'll enable them to do their job the best they can. An exciting IT strategy together with an ambitious expansion of the IT team: this is your chance to be part of it.

How can we make sure our IT service is meeting business needs? As the link between the IT team and the wider business, you'll know how. Encouraging collaboration and understanding, you'll help analyse and establish project requirements for IT-related projects across the Trust, making sure that they're fully scoped and signed off before they start. You'll work with stakeholders to understand, develop and define business processes - identifying issues and opportunities and recommending appropriate workable and maintainable solutions. Ultimately, you'll help us to implement new systems or infrastructure that will enhance the visitor experience at our wonderful places and spaces.

About you
Your experience as a Business Analyst has given you expert knowledge of end-to-end business processes and project methodologies like PRINCE2 or MSP, as well as a strong level of commercial awareness. This is a role that requires less IT technical expertise and much more a commitment to customer service and the ability to get things done. You're a people person through and through; it's all about how you say things, not just what you say. Confident and credible, you pride yourself on offering colleagues insight and solutions that will best support their needs. With the ability to explain technical matters to non-technical people, you also understand the principles, methods and techniques for delivering quality documentation. ISEB or other recognised Business Analyst qualifications would be a distinct advantage.

Incredibly rewarding
We expect a lot, but we'll offer a great deal in return, starting with stimulating and challenging work and the opportunity to help us achieve our bold ambitions. We value your contribution, recognise the importance of a work-life balance, and are committed to your continued development. You can also look forward to free admission to all our incredible places, plus a helpful 20% off at our shops, cafes and restaurants. But they're just the benefits we can tell you about here. There are lots more at our website.

About us
There's no other organisation like the National Trust. No other organisation that brings such an incredible array of places and spaces to life. No other organisation with such an extraordinary wealth of talent, expertise and insight. Today, we're helping more and more people to enjoy unforgettable adventures and fantastic days out at our amazing places acrossEngland,Wales and Northern Ireland.

Apply
To find out more, and to apply online please visit our website. Closing date: 5 June 2012.

Committed to equal opportunities.

Registered charity number 205846.