Test Engineer

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital agency in Leeds is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to lead testing strategies that drive innovation in digital public services. You'll work closely with agile teams to ensure quality and reliability in critical benefit services, mentoring junior engineers and influencing testing practices. This leadership role is essential for enhancing services for millions, enabling significant impact in the digital government landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing automated testing strategies.
• Ability to mentor junior Test Engineers.
• Strong understanding of agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of testing strategies.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing practices.

Skills

Automated testing

Performance testing

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

Open-source testing 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.