Test Analyst Service - PS/16/238

Tender description

Why the Work is Being Done Redevelop the solution for the production of Smart Tachograph cards. Problem to Be Solved The Tachonet Solution needs to be fully tested as part of development process. We are seeking recent graduates to undertake a range of test activities which will be set by the test manager. Who Are the Users Users will include Freight operators, and HGV drivers and who need to apply for and DVLA staff who need to process applications Early Market Engagement Work Already Done Development of original solution and discovery work to establish options for solution. Existing Team Core project team. 1 x Project Manager plus support. By start of work will be full agile team including 3 or 4 testers – 2 of whom will be provided via this requirement. Current Phase Alpha Work Location DVLA, Longview Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 7JL Working Arrangments Individuals will work as part of an agile delivery team working to a delivery manager for tasks and a test manager for ways of working. Work pattern will be standard office hours Mon to Friday (40 hours per week). Security Clearance BPSS Additional T&Cs T&S charges only apply for staff that commute over a 75 mile journey in each direction. This is based on the distance that would be reasonable to expect a person to commute to the principal location(s). T&S is only applicable at the following maximum rates (excluding VAT): i. For T&S including travel but no overnight stay: Suppliers plain day rate plus £45.00. ii. For T&S including overnight stay: Suppliers plain day rate plus £90.00. The successful Supplier will also be required to submit CV's prior to the Evaluation and undertake a telephone interview. Skills & Experience Working knowledge of Test Competencies; Test Automation Manual Functional Testing Exploratory Testing An industry recognised test management tool An industry recognised test automation tool HTML/CSS/Javascript A scripting language SQL Agile methods (Scrum, user stories) Nice to Haves No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 5 Proposal Criteria Specific experience in the following; Selenium Ruby Capybara/Cucumber/Gherkin Cultural Fit Criteria Experience of working in a team Graduate experience of working alongside software engineers on a shared project Payment Approach Time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Work history Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £250-£350 per day (exclusive of t&s)