Experience At least 3 years’ experience in a QA Analysis related role. Demonstrable experience of working on the full software development lifecycle. Demonstrable experience of working with test management tools and managing issues through to completion. Demonstrable experience of testing processes and techniques, including automated testing. Demonstrable experience of advanced reporting and data analysis utilising SQL databases. Demonstrable experience of working on large, complex system implementations. Leading and contributing to large meetings with varying levels of stakeholders.

Skills Ability to perform blackbox and whitebox testing to appropriate testing standards which will cover the following: unit, integration, functional, system, stress, performance, usability, acceptance and regression testing. Ability to script and perform automated testing Strong Database / TSQL Skills – understanding database structures with the ability to write complex SQL queries, working with large datasets and tables, views, functions, stored procedures etc. and implementing necessary data cleanses Use of Reporting Tools – to query the SQL database and present information in an intuitive meaningful way. MS Office - Excellent working knowledge of all MS Office packages, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. Requirements gathering - Ability to identify areas for improvement. Ability to understand end user requirements, translate into technically feasible solutions and document accordingly in detailed specifications / test scripts. Testing Skills - Performing in depth testing, both destructive and UAT. Analytical Skills - Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify data issues and implement measures to enforce data integrity. System Configuration Skills – Ability to understand system forms / lookups and how they adhere to specification in order to meet end user requirements. Excellent documentation skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to prioritise own workload and deliver to tight deadlines. Excellent influencing and persuasion skills. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Knowledge Excellent understanding of the full software development lifecycle. Good understanding of SDLC methodologies. Good understanding of Project Management.

Additional Must be a driver with own method of transport and a clean, valid driving licence, willing to travel to other sites, when required. Willing to undertake any necessary tasks in order to support IT systems / projects.

Qualifications ISTQB certification (Desirable)

This role is home based and involves travel within the north west of England, we can only accept applications from residents of the north west. With our extended flexible working options you can also choose to work a 9 day fortnight or a 4.5 day week, supporting our employees with their work life balance.

This role is Band II as per our structure.

About Us We’re Alternative Futures Group, a health and social care charity providing specialist support for people with a learning disability or mental health condition. We’re proud to have been positively changing lives and enabling people to achieve amazing outcomes for over 30 years. We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations. As a ‘values based’ employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our team. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you. At AFG we also recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.