Overview
Join to apply for the Platform Test Lead role at Gespreksleider Jacobs. This is a civil service opportunity to lead testing across a cloud-based platform used to support UK digital services. The role is based in London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham, or Salford with hybrid/flexible working.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Inspire People are partnering to recruit a Platform Test Lead to embed automation and quality assurance into how DBT designs, delivers, and evolves its cloud platform, supporting services that help UK businesses grow, invest, and trade globally.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated test frameworks for platform components and services.
* Define and own platform-level test strategies including integration, performance, security, and end-to-end testing.
* Collaborate with Platform Engineers, Architects, and Cyber specialists to embed testability and resilience in every layer of the platform.
* Drive improvements in deployment testing to enable faster, more reliable releases.
* Support observability and FinOps initiatives through cost-impact and performance-focused testing.
* Mentor engineers and champion modern test automation and continuous delivery practices.
You’ll work with: AWS, Terraform, Docker/Kubernetes, Python/Java, CI/CD pipelines, Datadog, Grafana, JMeter, Locust, and related automation frameworks.
Essential Criteria
It Is Essential That You Have
* Proven experience in test automation for infrastructure and platform engineering, including maturing PaaS/SaaS products.
* Strong coding skills (Python or Java), with experience building reusable test frameworks, utilities, and using BDD approaches (e.g. Gherkin/Cucumber) for collaborative testing.
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform).
* Familiarity with observability and performance testing tools (Datadog, ELK, Grafana, Locust, JMeter), plus an understanding of cyber security testing principles and logging requirements.
* Ability to coach multidisciplinary teams, embed quality practices in agile delivery, and apply FinOps-aware testing approaches (e.g. cost-impact validation, resource optimisation).
Desirable
* Knowledge of platform engineering patterns (e.g. sidecar architecture, secure base images, technical contracts).
* Familiarity with accessibility and security testing standards (e.g. OWASP, WCAG).
Security Clearance
This role requires SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been resident in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Benefits
* Civil Service pension with average employer contribution of 28.97%
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service
* Hybrid/flexible working (2-3 days in office per week)
* Three paid volunteering days per year
* Tailored learning and development opportunities
* Inclusive culture encouraging diversity and innovation
How to Apply
Submit a 2-page CV aligned to the essential criteria. Inspire People will review applications before progressing to DBT hiring managers. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and complete a technical exercise.
If you are a Test Lead, Automation Engineer, or DevOps professional looking to lead testing across a high-impact platform that drives UK digital transformation, apply today or contact Keesha Paulsen at Inspire People in confidence for more information.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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