Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Tester

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To support the successful delivery of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Programme by planning, coordinating, and executing testing activities across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Procurement systems. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that system functionality, integrations, performance, security, and accessibility requirements are thoroughly tested, defects are effectively managed, and business requirements are met prior to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with programme teams, business stakeholders, and System Implementation (SI) partners to develop and deliver the overall testing strategy.
  


• Design, develop, and maintain detailed test plans and test scripts that accurately reflect business requirements and processes.
  


• Execute system, integration, user acceptance, and non-functional testing activities in accordance with agreed plans and methodologies.
  


• Conduct non-functional testing, including performance, security, and accessibility testing.
  


• Identify, document, log, and track defects through to resolution, working closely with internal teams and SI partners to ensure timely remediation.
  


• Support the coordination and management of testing resources throughout User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and other testing phases.
  


• Verify that system changes, configurations, and integrations perform as expected and meet business needs.
  


• Maintain comprehensive testing documentation, including test plans, scripts, results, defect logs, and status reports.
  


• Provide regular updates to project stakeholders on testing progress, risks, issues, and outcomes.
  


• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and best practices across the ERP Programme.
  


• Work collaboratively with functional, technical, and business teams to ensure successful delivery of programme objectives.
  


• Support go-live readiness activities and post-implementation validation where required.
  

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in software testing, system testing, or ERP testing environments.
  


• Experience developing and executing test plans, test scripts, and test cases.
  


• Experience managing defects through their full lifecycle, from identification to resolution.
  


• Experience of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), integration testing, and system testing.
  


• Proven experience of non-functional testing, including performance, security, and accessibility testing.
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  


• Experience working with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party suppliers.
  


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and testing documentation tools.
  

Desirable

• Experience working on ERP implementation or transformation programmes.
  


• Knowledge of HR, Payroll, Finance, and Procurement business processes.
  


• Experience working within a local government or public sector environment.
  


• Relevant qualification in Software Testing, Information Technology, Business Analysis, or a related discipline.
  


• Familiarity with testing management and defect tracking tools.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Liverpool City Council offices, with hybrid working arrangements.
  


• Hours per Week: 35 hours per week.
  


• Pay: Bi-weekly payments.
  


• Working Pattern: 2 days per week office-based and 3 days per week remote working.