We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
London or Manchester (Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)
Competitive day rate
Fantastic opportunity to secure an initial 6 months contract as a Test Assurance Analyst with Smart DCC on a hybrid working model. The Test Assurance Analyst will support the Test Assurance Leads and Test Assurance Manager in working with the Service Providers on system testing matters. The Test Assurance Analyst role can be based in Manchester or London on a hybrid working model.

What will you be doing?

• Support DCC’s engagement with its Service Providers on system testing matters
• Review assigned aspects of system testing being undertaken by the Service Providers
• Analysis of test evidence to confirm that established criteria have been or identify the discrepancies
• Timely escalation of issues to the Test Assurance Services Manager and Test Leads (as appropriate)
• Production of high-quality Test Artefacts and test progress reports
• Presentation of reports to DCC stakeholders and Test governance forums

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience as a test professional with relevant testing experience and preferably ISQTB certified, able to evidence actual test analysis skills, deconstructing business requirements and design documents to design tests
• Keenness and ability to rapidly understand complex functionality and architectures
• Understanding of testing standards and processes, and how these can be applied to a service provider including completion of witnessing tests and inspecting test results
• Strong analytical skills, able to identify exceptions to the agreed test approach, propose alternative solutions and appropriate responses
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal with good presentation and persuasion skills, able to present technical issues to a non-technical group
• Significant SMETS1 knowledge is desirable for this role, specifically Comms Hub and Networks experience within the Smart Meter environment

COMPANY BENEFITS:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before ing, please contact nick.hayman@peregrineresourcing.comor complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
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• Support DCC’s engagement with its Service Providers on system testing matters
• Review assigned aspects of system testing being undertaken by the Service Providers
• Analysis of test evidence to confirm that established criteria have been or identify the discrepancies
• Timely escalation of issues to the Test Assurance Services Manager and Test Leads (as appropriate)
• Production of high-quality Test Artefacts and test progress reports
• Presentation of reports to DCC stakeholders and Test governance forum