Oracle Automation Tester

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Summary of the work Project requirement is to deliver software functionality enhancements to existing applications used by HM Forces in accordance with the Product Owners priorities. The successful applicant will provide the TEST function for this work. Specialist role Quality assurance analyst Latest start date 16/01/2017 Maximum Day Rate £450 Who Speclialist Work With The likely team will consist of the following: Product Owner, Senior User, Scrum Practioner, In-Service Manager, Developer. On a daily basis, the successful applicant is likely to work in team of 2-3. What Specialists Work On To write & execute automation test scripts using C++/Selenium / Canopy/F#/ Specflow against Oracle Applications. To carry out installation, configuration, integration and migration of the Oracle Application To write and maintain User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Tasks and other project documentation to write detailed automation scripts. To participate in user requirement workshops to define acceptance criteria for user stories. To participate in sprint planning meetings to provide estimates for testing activity and to attend other Scrum ceremonies as required. To work as part of a cross-functional team participating in activities such as update of User Guides and other documentation as required. Skills & Experience • Extensive experience of C#/ or Canopy/F#/Specflow, against Oracle applications. • Competency and proven ability in the use of TFS Test Manager or HP ALM to maintain test suites, execution of tests and defect tracking. • Competency and proven ability in executing test scripts/scenarios, as well as complex installation guides. • Excellent communication and co-ordination skills. • Demonstrable ability to develop and maintain clear and concise documentation to a high professional standard. • The ability to write and execute tests scripts/scenarios focusing on the production of regression tests and smoke scripts for the migrated applications. • Provide expert advice and guidance to project teams on Agile software testing. • The ability to lead and provide input into the review all project documentation, providing test effort required to deploy each application. • The ability to produce Test Reports and Release Notes against IAS’s Test Templates. Nice to Haves • Agile qualification e.g. Agile Certified Tester. • Experience in scoping the types of testing and effort required to deploy each application. • Automation scripting using VBScripts / UFT. Work Location Army Headquarters, Andover, Hampshire. Working Arrangments On site 5 days a week. Working hours are Monday-Friday (may involve some travel from time to time). Approximate hours are 9:00 – 17:00. Additional expenses will not be paid, however travel between sites will be provided by the Army's Travel Support Unit. Security Clearance Candidate will require existing SC clearance which must be in date for the duration of the requirement. Additional T&Cs These MOD DEFCONs form part of this Call Off Contract: 5J (Edn 18/11/16) Unique Identifiers 76 (Edn 12/06) Contractors on site 129J (Edn 18/11/16) Electronic business Delivery Form 516 (Edn 04/12) Equality 520 (Edn 18/11/16) Corrupt gifts and payments of commission 522 (Edn 18/11/16) Payment and Recovery of Sums Due 531 (Edn 11/14) Disclosure of Information 534 (Edn 18/11/16) Subcontracting and Prompt Payment 566 (Edn 07/14) Change of control contractor 642 (Edn 06/14) Progress meetings The following DEFFORMS will be used: 111 Appendix - Addresses And Other Information 10 Acceptance Of Offer Of Contract No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • The ability to work as part of a Scrum team and larger IAS department • The ability to self manage priorities and workload • Respect the ethos of the Army, rank structure and wider defence • The ability to receive and reciprocate constructive feedback from all stakeholders • A willingness to visit other locations for short periods to gain the necessary insight into the product. • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 15% Price 35% Questions from Suppliers 1. is this the same opportunity that was published some time ago for oracle apex tester ? This advert is a revision of the previous advert. 2. What is the expected duration of the contract? The duration of the requirement is expected to be up to 98 days 3. Is there a current or recent incumbent undertaking the responsibilities for this requirement? No, this is not a renewal of an existing contractor. This is a new requirement. 4. When we first applied for this role our consultant was rejected as he didn't have F#/Canopy experience. He was aware of the product, had researched it and has strong C# skills. Can we resubmit his CV? You are welcome to register an interest if you have a specialist that meets the essential criteria set out in the advert. 5. does that mean that the previous opportunity is now dead then as superceded by this ? Yes that is correct. 6. how essentials is specflow against oracle applications ? what about if you have extensive test automation experience with oracle applications and have used specflow/tfs against web applications. After all oracle applications with specflow are oracle applications. Based on your query, it has been suggested that your specialist may meet the essential criteria in this area.