Windows Platform & Application Tester

Duration: 2 Months (Part time role - 2 days per week)

Location: West Midlands

Rate: £300 - £350 per day

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP

I'm currently recruiting for a Windows Platform & Application Tester to support a migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for our higher education client.

Note: This is a part time role - you will be required to be onsite two days per week.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

Must possess previous experience within a similar role

Knowledge of the following: Intune, SCCM, Windows 10 and Windows 11 is essential.

Previous experience of working for a higher education client or public sector organisation would be beneficial

Responsibilities include:

• The role will focus on preparing, validating, and deploying applications and systems in a secure and efficient environment
• Performing requirements analysis to determine application and system readiness for Windows 11.
• Building and configuring Windows 11 systems, ensuring driver and hardware compatibility.
• Developing comprehensive test plans and test scripts for both manual and automated testing of the Windows platform and associated applications.
• Executing testing across multiple levels – including functional, integration, and system testing – to ensure application compatibility and system stability.
• Managing the defect lifecycle, including documenting issues, working with stakeholders to resolve them, and re-testing as needed
• Validating and testing core apps and user profiles, confirming smooth transition from Windows 10 to 11.
• Creating and maintaining task sequences and scripts for automated builds and rollouts.
• Supporting the configuration of group policies, user profiles, and key applications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to prepare for deployment and ensure user readiness.

To apply for this role please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk

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