CPRD System Tester - £32,635 p.a. + benefits

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Degree or further education qualification in either a computer science or IT-based subject. 
• In depth knowledge of using an object-orientated or scripting programming language, such as but not limited to .NET, Java, or Python, to develop re-usable test libraries.
• Experience of using open source tools such as Selenium for front-end automation and RestAssured for API testing, and using a build automation tool, such as Maven or Gradle.
• Experience of testing and validating stored procedures, jobs, and triggers in backend databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Creative self-starter, solution focused, able to demonstrate initiative and effectively deal with requirements ambiguity to develop pragmatic test solutions that focus on researcher needs.
• Good written and communications skills, competent at producing high quality reports and explaining complex technical concepts in plain language to non-technical audiences.

If you would like to know more about this role, please click on the Job Description and Person Specification.

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Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Please note that applications are blind, and your CV will not be accessible to Hiring Managers during the reviewal of applications.

Closing date: 10th November 2020

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Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.

Our process requires that you apply through our careers site, where you will be asked to complete your application and answer some competency based questions. Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applicants are scored on their competency answers so please ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations, Mira.Mepa@mhra.gov.uk.

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