Quality Assurance & Test Engineer

Quality Assurance & Test Engineer

Permanent

Grade Cper annum

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large dynamic and collaborative Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) team dedicated to delivering high-quality digital services. We are passionate about creating reliable user-centred software that delivers real value to our colleagues and the citizens of Birmingham.

As a Quality Assurance & Test Engineer you will play a key role in improving product quality and delivery by supporting a wide range of testing and assurance activities. Birmingham City Councils scale makes this one of the most impactful QA roles in local government offering significant responsibility and excellent opportunities for professional growth as we work towards becoming a best-in-class digital service organisation.

About the Team

We are the Digital and Technology Services Quality Assurance and Test Team responsible for assuring the quality of digital data and technology deliverables across major programmes and projects.

This is a particularly exciting time to join us. As we expand our in-house digital product development capability and implement new low-code platforms you will help shape how quality is embedded into modern delivery.

We are evolving towards alean agile and automation-driven approachto QA investing in tooling and practices that enable faster smarter testing. Working within multidisciplinary teams we collaborate closely with service users to co-design and deliver services that make a meaningful difference to Birminghams communities.

We are also committed to:

• Building an inclusive and diverse workplace
• Supporting wellbeing and work-life balance
• Investing in learning coaching and career development

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting.

Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team quoting ref 4338

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view ourCorporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here.

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We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view ourCorporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here

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