10 x Senior Test Analysts

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Job details

1. The Quality Assurance Section of the Data & Service Delivery Governance Branch within DFAT’s Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for up to (4x) labour-hire resources to fill the role of Senior Test Analyst(s), one Test Lead and one Automation Test Analyst to work with existing project teams to prepare and execute test cases to ensure project objectives and business requirements are met. The successful candidates will work under section leadership to coordinate with the divisional teams to establish and apply appropriate methods and toolsets to deliver quality assurance functions.
2. The Commercial Application and Delivery Section of the Business Solutions Branch within DFAT’s Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for up to (3x) labour-hire resources to fill the role of Senior Test Analyst(s) to work with existing applications project teams on the Salesforce platform to ensure project objectives and business requirements are met. As member of the section’s core quality assurance (QA) team will coordinate with divisional teams, engage with business stakeholders and manage the change process from QA perspective.
3. The Data & Service Delivery Governance Branch within DFAT’s Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for (1x) labour-hire resource to fill the role of Senior Test Analyst to work with existing project teams to prepare and execute test cases to ensure project objectives and business requirements are met. The successful candidates will work under section leadership to coordinate with the divisional teams to establish and apply appropriate methods and toolsets to deliver quality assurance functions.
4. The Software Development Section of the Business Solutions Branch within DFAT’s Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for up to (2x) labour-hire resources to fill the role of Senior Test Analyst(s) to work with existing applications project teams on the Salesforce platform to ensure project objectives and business requirements are met. As member of the section’s core quality assurance (QA) team you will coordinate with divisional teams, engage with business stakeholders and manage the change process from QA perspective.

Please note: DFAT has already selected a suitable number of panel suppliers to participate in this business opportunity. Vendor requests for inclusion will not be responded too.

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Key duties and responsibilities

Job Specific role description

Successful candidates to plan and drive testing activities across all stages and iterations of product, systems and service development. They should provide authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of test planning and execution. Adopts and adapts appropriate testing methods, automated tools and techniques to solve problems in tools and testing approaches. Measures and monitors applications of standards for testing. Assesses risks and takes preventative action. Identifies improvements and contributes to the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for testing.

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been used to inform the requirements. In summary, DFAT seeks a suitable candidate with the following relevant skillsets:

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Skills/Levels:

Development and implementation – Systems development – Testing (TEST) – Level 5
Strategy and architecture – Governance, risk and compliance – Quality assurance (QUAS) – Level 4
Strategy and architecture – Advice and guidance – Methods and tools (METL) – Level 4
Strategy and architecture – Advice and guidance – Specialist advice (TECH) – Level 5
Relationships and engagement – Stakeholder management – Stakeholder relationship management (RLMT) – Level 4
Business Process Testing – Acceptance Testing – Acceptance testing (BPTS) – Level 4
User experience evaluation – User experience evaluation – User experience evaluation (USEV) – Level 3

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Technical skills

It is essential that candidates have ISTQB Foundation or higher certification.

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About the team

Quality Assurance Section (QAS) provides quality assurance (test management) and transition to service (change & release) services. QAS teams support the addition, modification or removal to the configuration of an ICT service or supporting infrastructure and processes. The team ensures adherence to the DFAT Change, Release and Deployment Management policy, process and procedures to support provision of reliable and consistent ICT services. The test management team support quality assurance in delivery of ICT infrastructure, applications and associated projects through testing, governance, and engagement. The team plays a critical role in ensuring DFAT and Partner agency staff can utilise modern ICT infrastructure, applications and platforms securely by assessing the fitness for purpose and compliance to IMD entry/exit criterion. Commercial Application Section (CFS) delivers ICT solutions on SaaS and PaaS cloud technology, such as Salesforce, for DFAT business areas and overseas posts; and provides ongoing business-as-usual support and sustainment for delivered solutions. Information Management Section (IFM) leads the department’s approach to managing information assets (information, data and records). We set information management policy, provide custodianship of physical records, and maintain the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS). IFM also advises on managing information in digital platforms and systems to ensure compliance and integrity of departmental information. Software Development Section (SOS) of the Business Solutions Branch within DFAT’s Information Management and Technology Division requires labour‑hire resources to perform test analysis and test automation activities for DFAT’s on‑premise bespoke applications. These roles will support the sustainment, operation, and ongoing reliability of key business applications and related services used across the Department.

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Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.