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Titolo: [GB] Software House, Senior Consultant, Software QA/Testing, London

Senior Consultant, Software QA/Testing, London   Ref:CSp0325
Founded in 1984 as a consultancy service specialising in software test
management. 
In 1996 the group restructured to meet increasing demand, expanding
consultancy services and resources while investing heavily in
development of the 32 bit generation of tools. Solutions support client
QA regimes, providing the foundation for significant and sustainable
improvements throughout the development process. 
The Company specialises in tailored life cycle test management solutions
which have helped achieve objectives and reduce testing costs by over
30% within mature I.T. sites.
Supporting client teams the Company provides Consultancy, Resource,
Training, Methodology, test management tools to deliver ordered,
structured, highly visible results. 
The Company is independent of Automated Software Testing (AST) tools
vendors, providing impartial advice on the application of automated
and/or manual testing best suited to client needs. The solutions are
method based and are therefore equally effective when applied with and
without AST tools. 
Clients claim the Company consistently delivers significant benefits
improving control and performance while reducing waste and duplication. 
Company solutions ensure focus on the core business objectives is
maintained throughout the project. They enable users, managers, testers
and developers deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring
the system meets user expectations throughout implementation and
maintenance. 
Tools & methods: The world's leading independent test process management
method and tool set, it provides detailed test repositories, incident
management and cross referencing facilities delivering significant
software quality management benefits. The tool set is method based, with
customisable features to reduce user learning curve of the tool and the
process, supporting manual and ASQ based test strategies. 
Consultancy: A range of professional services designed to:- 
-Assist clients wishing to review the application of the quality
assurance and process management practices of their I.T. development
infrastructure. 
-Develop and refine strategies from the review stage to improve results 
-Provide consultancy and implementation support for client projects 
-The services are phased to allow strategies to develop which are best
suited to the clients current practices and resources. 
Resources: A resource pool currently exceeding 200 software testers and
quality control specialists who are familiar with the 'V' model and test
process management methods. Contractors are available to clients for
assistance in establishing, executing and monitoring testing activities
for both short and long term projects or programmes. 
Training: Improve motivation, performance and job satisfaction 
Provide a range of related courses for users, managers, team leaders,
software developers and specialist testers which may be operated within
client organisations for staff and/or contract personnel. 
Essential Skills/Experience
-Minimum 5 years testing experience
-Minimum 2 years project management experience
-A full understanding of the testing and development lifecycle
-An awareness of testing tools
-An understanding of configuration management principles
-An understanding of the Company sales and account management process
-Ability to deliver core Company training courses to public or internal
audiences
Excellent salary and benefits
To apply for this position or register with the agency, please send your
full English CV in Word or plain text, along with: current salary,
notice period, salary expectations quoting the above reference number
to:
Chris Smith at Crown Associates
Tel: (33) 231 64 61 79
Email: 
crownas...@clara.net

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