Test Engineer

Government Recruitment Service; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to lead testing strategies for critical digital public services. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with agile teams to implement robust testing practices. Successful candidates will contribute to transforming legacy systems, ensuring quality and reliability for millions of users. The position requires security clearance and offers significant autonomy in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automated and performance testing for large-scale digital services.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior Test Engineers.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement testing strategies for critical government services.
• Collaborate with multi-supplier teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the team.

Skills

Automated testing strategies

Performance testing

Mentoring

Agile methodologies

Tools

Open-source testing tools

Testing frameworks

Job description

Overview

Do you want to shape the future of digital public services that millions rely on every day?

Are you ready to lead testing strategies that drive innovation and resilience across government systems?

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Test Engineer to join DWP Digital’s Benefit Supporting Services team. You’ll play a key role in a major transformation programme, modernising legacy systems and enabling future innovation across the Department.

As a Test Engineer, you’ll be part of a team responsible for the design and implementation of automated and performance testing strategies for large-scale digital services. You’ll work closely with agile teams to ensure quality, resilience, and scalability, using open-source tools and modern methodologies. You’ll mentor other Test Engineers, manage testing risks, and communicate technical insights to a range of stakeholders.

This is your chance to make a real impact, supporting the delivery of faster, more reliable, and user-focused services for millions of citizens.

Join us and help build the future of digital government.

Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see \"Selection process details\".

Responsibilities

As a Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of systems that underpin critical benefit services. You will be part of a collaborative, multi-supplier team working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The role offers significant autonomy, allowing you to make decisions, solve complex problems, and influence testing strategy and tooling.

You will work closely with developers, product managers, delivery leads, architects, and other test professionals, as well as internal and external stakeholders across government and supplier organisations. Your contributions will have a real and positive social impact, helping to improve services for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

This is also a leadership role. You will be responsible for line management within the team and will provide both technical and thought leadership. You will mentor colleagues, shape testing practices, and drive continuous improvement across the function.