Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency; Swansea; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension (28.97%)

On-site nursery

On-site restaurants and coffee bar

Flexible working options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays; up

Privilege Day in King's Birthday

Job summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join our squad. You will help automate testing and drive ATDD, writing clean automated test code and leading development on related stories.

We offer flexible working, strong learning and development, and a supportive culture with on-site facilities. Expect a competitive package and a substantial employer pension contribution, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead development on sets of related stories
• Coach and mentor more junior colleagues
• Understand and be proficient in different types of testing
• Write clean, maintainable automated testing code
• Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Salary: £44,241 - £58,997. The base pay is £44,241. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £14,756. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we take testing very seriously and we automate as much as we can. Our SDETs are building best-in-class test automation software so that we can build products quickly and safely. You will be a critical part of a squad following a behaviour-driven design approach (ATDD). You will love to code and to test in equal measure and challenge us to increase the scope of our Continuous Testing.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Plan and lead development on sets of related stories

Coach and mentor more junior colleagues

Understand and be proficient in different types of testing

Write clean, maintainable automated testing code

Best in class learning and development tailored to your role

An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues

Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme

Digital communities with clear career frameworks

On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff