OAT Tester - East Kilbride

The Client:
A government department client is looking for an OAT Tester to join them on a 5 month contract. This position will be in East Kilbride.
Job Summary:
Description:

• Design, develop, and execute OAT test plans and scripts based on operational requirements.
• Validate system performance under expected load conditions.
• Ensure backup, recovery, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms are functioning correctly.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams to ensure readiness for production deployment.
• Identify and document defects, risks, and operational gaps.
• Participate in release planning and provide go/no-go recommendations based on test results.
• Maintain test environments and ensure they reflect production configurations.
• Support incident and problem management processes during testing phases.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Operational Acceptance Testing or similar roles (e.g., QA, DevOps, Systems Testing).
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and operational readiness.
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools, backup solutions, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.