Lead Test Engineer (£51,997-£80,400)
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd September 2024
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Do you want to work with ground-breaking technology?
Are you looking for your next challenge?
Are you and experienced Test Automation Engineer with a proven track record of leading test engineering teams?
Would you like to work on nationally recognised digital projects?
If so, we would like to hear from you!
You will lead the test engineering specialism within our expanding internal Application Development team, which develops and maintains several mission critical hybrid mobile applications for iOS.
Our applications are used by DVSA staff to perform essential activities such as the capture of practical driving tests, roadside enforcement encounters and annual vehicle tests.
There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA!
We’re striving to create a place that’s great to work in. We heavily invest in our development teams, to enable you to advance your career and knowledge by giving you the opportunity to use modern, cutting-edge cloud and mobile development technologies built on modern development languages and frameworks.
If you want to find out more about this role, get tips on the application or ask the hiring manager any questions, join us for a virtual information session on 17th September at 17:30. Click here to register.
Check out the latest blog from the Hiring Manager (Matt Culliford) here.
Job description
As a Lead Test Engineer, you will provide leadership and support to multiple application specific test engineering teams. You will help ensure that the software we deliver to our front-line staff makes a real difference to their working day and contributes to DVSA’s overall objective of keeping Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies, building solutions focused on user needs.
Your expertise in modern test automation tools, techniques and methodologies will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our software and speed of delivery.
You will:
- Provide overall leadership for multiple Test Engineering teams supporting multiple business critical services.
- Maintain and extend existing test automation packages to ensure continued effectiveness.
- Collaborate with a range of technical and non-technical disciplines and roles to define test strategies, test plans, and test cases which align with stated requirements and goals.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen or enhance existing test automation.
- Identify opportunities for new test automation initiatives and design and execute strategies to meet this need.
For further information please see the attached Role Profile.
Additional Information
This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham or Leeds your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this. However, the role will require regular attendance at our Swansea office, where the majority of the team are based.
Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework
This role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.
The base pay is £51,997. In addition to this, the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £28,403.
The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.
Person specification
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Proven software testing experience, including planning, execution, and analysis.
- Strong leadership skills in building and motivating test engineering teams.
- Extensive test automation expertise (e.g., Selenium, Appium, ReadyApi, WebdriverIO, Playwright, Cucumber).
- Understanding of software development methodologies, Agile practices, and CI/CD models.
- Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Please view the attached role profile for an in depth view of the post.
There may be an element of travel associated with this role to other DVSA offices, with some infrequent overnight stays.
Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
About Us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.
We’re working hard to:
- Make roads safer.
- Improve services for our customers.
- Make road transport greener and healthier.
- Harness the potential of technology and data.
We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.
To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
- Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%.
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- Latest IT and Tech devices.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
- Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing.
- Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
- For more information see visit our careers page.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
You will need to provide your CV and a Personal Statement (1000 words).
Please structure your Personal Statement (1000 words) to provide detailed evidence of each of the following:
- Proven software testing experience, including planning, execution, and analysis.
- Strong leadership skills for building and motivating test engineering teams.
- Proficiency in test management tools and defect tracking systems.
- Extensive test automation expertise (e.g., Selenium, Appium, ReadyApi, WebdriverIO, Cucumber).
Sift & Interview Dates
The sift is due to take place from the week commencing the 23rd of September 2024.
Interviews are due to take place from the week commencing the 07th of October 2024.
This interview will be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- An interview.
- A Technical Assessment.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the Role Profile attached, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport recruits using Success Profiles. For each role, we consider what you need to demonstrate to be successful.
This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
You can read more about Success Profiles here.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance.
Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Digital Resourcing Team
- Email : DigitalResourcing@dft.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here
