Senior Test Engineer

Are you an experienced Test Engineer?

Do you enjoy finding new ways to solve problems and achieve big things?

Would you love the opportunity to transform products and services that impact some of the most vulnerable citizens in society?If so, then get in touch!

We’re looking for outstanding Senior Test Engineers, who want to contribute to exciting digital services for DWP, the UK’s largest government department.

You will lead in the design and build of automated test solutions thatenable the department to deliver quality services that meet the needs ofour agents, colleagues and claimants.

You will need excellent technical skills and be proficient in one or more programming languages.

We require senior leaders with rigorous attention to detail, a commitment to quality, a belief in the benefits of faster feedback and the ability to make decisions and influence senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work within one of our agile teams to support the delivery of accessible user-centred designed services for both citizen and DWP colleagues.

As Senior Test Engineer you will:

• Define and implement the Test Automation strategy that helps to assure the quality of DWPs digital services.
• Lead Test Engineers across several teams, providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Design and build Test Automation solutions that help to assure the quality of DWP products and services. Identify opportunities to maximise the value of automation.
• Ensure that usability, accessibility, security, stability and capacity are embedded in the development of services.
• Lead the adoption of Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines to run a full range of tests against our products which assure our builds.
• Lead on test traceability, defect management and risk mitigation, reporting project progress to stakeholders.
• Challenge assumptions and improve existing processes by reviewing and rethinking strategies and tooling. Identify solutions that drive continuous improvement to ensure we build the right product in the right way.
• Share knowledge wider within the community and support others through mentoring and coaching.
• Have line management responsibility for Test Engineers on your teams.
• Help the wider Practice Support team with recruitment and capability development.

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