Application Tester at the County Administrative Boards' IT Department

The IT department of the County Administrative Boards is in an exciting development phase where digitization, innovative solutions, and security and preparedness issues are in focus. Our IT environment is extensive and varied, encompassing everything from modern infrastructure to systems that we develop ourselves. Above all, our ideas benefit the entire society, providing a unique feeling that is hard to beat.

The operations of the County Administrative Boards are broad and operate in areas that are highly relevant in today's society. Digitization is a strong driving force for the County Administrative Boards, where IT often plays a key role in realizing needs.

The IT department of the County Administrative Boards is national and works for all 21 County Administrative Boards in Sweden.

Job Responsibilities

As an application tester, you will work according to our established testing process and testing strategy.

You will conduct system tests for changes in existing systems, integration tests, and acceptance tests of the entire implementation. You will also participate in the work of developing methods, tools, and documentation standards for testing work within the unit.

In assignments and projects, you may both lead and participate in the work of developing test cases and test protocols related to requirements and design specifications. Packaging relevant test documents for handover to the operations and management organization is also part of the role, along with follow-up and reporting of test results.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues within the department, such as test leaders, management leaders, and project managers. You belong to a team where team spirit and collaboration are important, and in assignments, you work together with engaged and available colleagues. You will have an employer focused on a societal mission to be proud of. Here, you have the opportunity to work with technical solutions that impact the entire society.

Our unit, Application Support, is responsible for the development and management of systems, integrations, and application platforms. We are building tomorrow's management and development organization where strong teams lead, drive, and deliver IT support to the missions of the County Administrative Boards.

The location is Gothenburg. We offer flexible work with good opportunities for remote work part of the time.

Qualifications

You have:

• Post-secondary education in IT, preferably with a focus on testing
• Experience working with testing and test management within projects in a government agency
• Experience and competence in testing from the systems development area.

We would like you to have:

• Interest and competence in agile working methods.

Personal Qualities

To thrive and succeed in the role, we are looking for someone with a structured approach and a good ability to plan your assignments and prioritize well when needed. You are meticulous, see documentation as a natural part of the task, and are good at documenting. You are engaged and curious about learning new things.

As the role involves many internal contacts, you need to be good at collaborating, and we see it as natural that you contribute to a good working atmosphere. Since our colleagues are spread across many locations in Sweden, we work extensively with digital meetings, and the virtual working method is something you enjoy.

We place great importance on personal suitability. We believe in equal opportunities for all, and one of our main missions is to promote diversity and a workforce composition that reflects the population of the counties.

Good to Know

Welcome with your application! We would like it to be in Swedish, which is our working language.

The salary level for the position is between 31,000 SEK and 34,000 SEK per month.

The employment is temporary for six months with immediate start.

Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period.

Here you can find more information about what it's like to work at the IT department of the County Administrative Boards. (https://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastra-gotaland/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss/jobba-pa-it-avdelningen.html)

We have chosen recruitment channels and do not wish to be contacted by recruitment agencies.

Your application becomes a public document when you apply for positions with us. Therefore, it is important that you do not register protected personal information via our recruitment system. Please send your application to the HR unit, County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland, 403 40 Gothenburg. Do not disclose any sensitive information in your application but provide some form of contact information so that we can reach you if you are relevant for the position. For questions about the handling of protected personal information, please contact HR via email [email protected]. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiting manager, see contact details below.