Provision of Strategic Case (SOC) - Test Automation Project Discovery Phase - Selenium Engineer

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Why the Work is Being Done The DBS organisation is looking to improve current manual testing of software changes within the Chief Information Officer's programme of work. With the introduction of a MOD Cloud based replacement HR system, the test toll we wish to use is Selenium. Problem to Be Solved Manual testing is time consuming, and vulnerable to human error going in to the live system. In addition our Human Resources system will be moving to a cloud based Software as a Service. Who Are the Users As a user I need to have confidence in the performance and quality of the system, so that I can update my records and submit claims without incurring faults in the system. Early Market Engagement None Work Already Done Discovery phase has commenced and funding secured. Initial investigation on the Selenium tool has been undertaken, but no in-house experience available in respect of configuration and implementation of the tool. Existing Team The supplier will be working with technical staff, software testers and Future HR System project team. However, candidates should note that there is currently no Test Engineer lead within the team. The winning candidate will therefore be expected to be sufficiently skilled and experienced to work independently. Current Phase Discovery Work Location The work will be based at the MOD DBS site in Bristol, Abbey Wood with possible travel to Manchester Cheadle Hulme or Liverpool Working Arrangments The engineer will be expected to work a 5 day week, along side Project staff. There is however room for some flexibility on the working pattern. Security Clearance UKSV SC level is required Additional T&Cs N/A Skills & Experience Minimum of 3 years in experience and work independently: in Selenium software installation and configuration User Interface Test automation (JavaScript Based) General Development skills REST API testing (Manual/Automated) Exploratory Testing Knowledge of modern test patterns Nice to Haves Experience of working with Oracle Platform as a Service Volumetric software tools No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 6 Proposal Criteria Work history level of experience Cultural Fit Criteria Work history Level of experience Further evaluation will be via a telephone interview with prior submission of written proposal demonstrating required skills and experience Payment Approach Fixed price Assessment Method Work history Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 10% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet Budget range not to be provided