Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year Requirements: Experience writing automated tests using modern programming languages Demonstrable experience of automation across multiple test types Practical experience of Continuous Integration Experience working in agile delivery environments High attention to detail and confidence to challenge constructively Experience working on large-scale digital services (desirable) Exposure to cloud-based or serverless environments (desirable) Familiarity with behaviour-driven or acceptance-test-driven approaches (desirable) Responsibilities: Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks Work as a core member of agile delivery squads Write automated tests in parallel with feature development Champion quality, testability and engineering best practice Collaborate closely with software engineers, business analysts and delivery managers Technologies: Cloud Serverless Embedded More: We are the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), and we are on a mission to deliver safe, secure and reliable national motoring services supporting millions of drivers across the UK. As part of our digital transformation journey, we offer a role as a Software Development Engineer in Test based in Swansea, providing a hybrid working environment (minimum 60% office-based) and a competitive salary of £39,163, accompanied by a 29% pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits. Join us and help shape the future of digital services that truly matter. last updated 18 week of 2026