Junior Digital Test Engineer

The Junior Digital Test Engineer plays an essential role within the Trust's Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) team, ensuring the quality, reliability,and functionality of the Trust's digital systems and applications.

The postholder will contribute to the Trust's digital strategy by conducting both manual and automated testing, identifying defects, and ensuring software meets the highest standards of performance and usability.

Working alongside developers, business analysts, and the senior testing team, the Junior Tester will help ensure robust digital solutions that enhance patient care.

This role involves both functional and non-functional testing activities, with a focus on continuous improvement in testing processes and tools.

The postholder will use industry standard testing tools to deliver effective testing solutions within the Trust.

• Perform manual and automated testing on digital applications and systems to ensure they meet the Trust's quality and assurance standards.
• Ensure all systems and applications are thoroughly tested for both functionality and performance.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using industry standard tools.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).
• Ensure accurate and prompt resolution of defects in collaboration with developers and stakeholders.
• Conduct regression testing to verify that system updates, bug fixes, and enhancements do not negatively impact existing functionality or introduce new defects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including test results, defect logs, test summaries, and test execution reports.
• Work closely with business analysts and developers to review system requirements and provide input into test planning, ensuring that all functional and non-functional requirements are tested thoroughly.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of testing within the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the Trust's testing processes and tools.
• Support colleagues in the QA team by sharing knowledge on testing tools, methodologies, and industry specific practices.

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