Senior Data Test Engineer (Testing and Automation) - DWP - G7
Apply for the Senior Data Test Engineer (Testing and Automation) - DWP - G7 role at Manchester Digital.
Location
Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield.
For Newcastle candidates, the role will be based at Benton Park View from September 2025 and at 1 Pilgrim Place, Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027.
About The Job
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on Data Enablement within DWP’s Digital modernisation programme, responsible for transforming data and analytics products. As part of the Strategic Modern Analytical Tooling programme, you will help modernise the SAS 9.4 platform to SAS Viya.
Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of testing activities, ensuring that quality, time and cost objectives are met.
* Act as an escalation point for defects or issues preventing delivery of Test Engineering activities.
* Define the approach for test infrastructure setup and use outputs to drive technical improvements.
* Identify appropriate required technical test tools.
* Monitor performance of the test suite and identify how this can be improved by reducing technical debt.
* Drive standardisation by sharing reusable libraries and services, experience, and lessons learned with other DWP teams.
* Drive collaboration by aligning what teams are working on and highlighting the key dependencies, impacts and priorities.
* Develop appropriate test approaches and reporting mechanisms to be agreed with senior stakeholders.
* Ensure that usability, accessibility, security, stability and capacity are embedded in the development of citizen services.
Methodology
* Collaborate and work together with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to align strategic goals.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery principles, methodology and tools.
* Lead the setup and adoption of continuous integration, delivery and deployment practices.
Development and Learning
* Lead reviews of test practices and provide guidance on improvements and lessons learned.
* Lead community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering.
* Commit to continuous personal development, learning and training.
* Support the professional development of Test Engineering team members through coaching, mentoring and access to appropriate learning resources.
* Play a significant role in recruitment & performance assessment activities within the department.
Behaviours
* Changing and Improving
* Managing a Quality Service
Technical Skills
* Testing
Person Specification
See selection process for further details. For more information, contact Caicy.sandford1@dwp.gov.uk
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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