The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. The University is one of only four universities in the south‑east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and it ranks among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation and achievement.
The Role
Be part of our Digital Transformation and join the University of Portsmouth’s growing Software Testing team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality digital solutions across HR, Finance, Marketing, and more. As part of the Azure Integrations Hub programme, you’ll design and execute automated tests that ensure our systems connect seamlessly and perform reliably. Working within a modern Microsoft .NET and Azure DevOps environment, you’ll use tools like MSTest and SpecFlow (BDD/Gherkin) to build robust, scalable test solutions.
Responsibilities
* Create and run automated tests for system integrations
* Develop test plans, scenarios, and test data
* Manage defects and report on quality metrics
Qualifications
* Experience in automation testing and CI/CD environments
* Strong knowledge of BDD and test frameworks (e.g. MSTest, SpecFlow)
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
* Confident communicator with both technical and non‑technical audiences
Your work will be part of an innovative, supportive team driving real change across the University. This appointment is a fixed‑term contract for 12 months. Interviews are currently anticipated to be held week commencing 20 April 2026. For internal candidates, it may be possible to apply for this role under the. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Benefits
* Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Generous leave entitlement of 32‑35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
* Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working.
* Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
* Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Staff wellbeing programmes.
* Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
* Discounted learning.
* Start‑up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our
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