Test Engineer

Government Recruitment Service; Borough of Fylde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join their Digital team. You will design and implement automated testing strategies, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with agile teams to deliver high-quality digital services. This role offers autonomy and a chance to positively impact vulnerable communities through improved public services. Applicants should be ready to undergo Security Check clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in automated and performance testing for digital services.
• Able to mentor and lead a team in testing practices.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement testing strategies for large-scale services.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure quality.
• Provide technical leadership and improve testing practices.

Skills

Automated testing

Performance testing

Agile methodologies

Mentoring junior engineers

Risk management

Tools

Open-source testing tools

Agile tools

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.