Overview
DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrable experience of building and delivering comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests to provide full coverage of business requirements, using Python and tools such as Pytest, Playwright, or equivalent.
* Proven ability to design, build and maintain effective tests that validate data quality, movement, and transformation, adopting shift-left approach, including integration tests into CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience of non-functional testing, such as performance testing using test data, with knowledge of appropriate tools and standards, and where to apply them.
* Influential, and able to communicate with other teams and share technical resources, knowledge and lessons learned.
* Practical experience and able to ensure that usability, accessibility, security, stability and capacity are embedded in the development of citizen services.
You and your role
These two roles are specifically in Benefit Supporting Services and Data & Analytics. If you are passionate about quality, automation, and making a real difference this could be the role for you. You’ll be part of a major transformation programme, helping to modernise legacy systems and pave the way for future innovation. Working in agile teams, you’ll design and implement smart testing strategies for large-scale digital services that millions rely on every day. You’ll also mentor others, manage testing risks and share your insights with a wide range of stakeholders. This is a chance to lead, influence and shape how we test, all while improving services that support some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Details. Wages. Perks.
Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, London, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £52,347.
Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year.
Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time, plus up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime and all public holidays.
Benefits: A broad benefits package built around work-life balance, including flexible working, volunteering and charitable giving, personal development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Process
We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages:
* Apply: Complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll 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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