Job description

Job Description

Location We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to our Winchester up to twice a week.

We offer

Salary Up to £83K
10% Bonus
6% pension contribution
Private Medical
25 days annual leave
Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Role Purpose

Provides direction and leadership for the Test & Release team for testing and release processes, ensuring that operational systems and infrastructure meet or exceed agreed standards and requirements.

The role

Manage resourcing, tools and capabilities required for all testing activities within the team.
Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans.
Ensure effective coordination and communication with development and product teams.
Responsible for the test automation strategy and overseeing its execution.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of test results to stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and methodologies.
Provide leadership and guidance to the testing team.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage self & task role model Arqiva’s culture goals with the team, building respect and credibility; set a high-performance bar and challenge the team to deliver sustainable results, by developing the skills and capabilities of the team and focusing on outcomes.
Manage relationships & communications connect, collaborate & lead communication transparently, balancing face to face and virtual, with own team and teams across the business to encourage cross-functional understanding, agreement and knowledge sharing.

The person

Substantial experience in software testing or a related field
Extensive experience in leading complex testing projects and automation initiatives.
Experience in managing and leading testing teams.
Qualifications A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is advantageous.

Skills

Software testing - understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and tools.
Test Automation - Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks.
Programming languages - Proficiency in programming languages Analytical and technical problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
Communication skills - collaborate with cross-functional teams, present technical info and provide training or support
Project management - ability to manage one or multiple projects or project tasks and meet deadlines
Project planning - Ability to create project schedules, allocate resources, define milestones and track progress
Relationship management - ability to foster relationships (and network) with external vendors, suppliers, industry peers, etc.
Leadership and Management - management proficiency in influencing, analysis, decision making, empathy, communications, and adaptability

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.

Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!

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