Overview
We’re seeking an experienced QA Tester to join the Health and Disability team and work on meaningful services at DWP Digital.
Responsibilities
As part of a multi-disciplinary digital team, you will be responsible for defining and executing tests on one of DWP's largest benefit applications – Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Your key responsibilities will include:
* Assessing the testability of requirements and setting up test environments and data.
* Identifying automation opportunities and ensuring a risk‑based approach to testing.
* Reviewing specifications, raising questions to clarify requirements, and ensuring solutions meet user needs.
* Producing manual test scripts, analysing faults and contributing to our digital workshops.
Qualifications
* Experience in manual and automated testing across complex digital applications.
* Strong understanding of functional and non‑functional requirements and risk‑based testing approaches.
* Ability to define test specifications, scripts, and conditions with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Skilled in fault analysis and communication with development teams to resolve issues effectively.
* Confident in collaborating within multi‑disciplinary teams and contributing to workshops and stakeholder discussions.
Location & Working
Location: You’ll join us in one of our digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne, and Sheffield – whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model – you will spend about 40% of your time working from home and 60% face‑to‑face in a hub.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: Up to £38,772 per year.
Pension: Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth £11,232 per year.
Holidays: Generous leave package starting at 23 days, rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time and enjoy all public holidays.
Benefits: We have a broad benefits package built around your work‑life balance which includes:
* Employer of the Year 2023, Women In IT Awards, Founder’s Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023.
* Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies.
* Time off volunteering and charitable giving.
* Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'.
* Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more.
* Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
* Sports and social activities.
* Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Application Process
We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages:
* Apply: Complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There will be full instructions when you click through.
* Interview: A single stage interview online.
CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
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