Test Engineer

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the UK is seeking a Test Engineer to enhance digital public services. You will lead automated testing strategies and mentor fellow engineers while working alongside agile teams to ensure high-quality services for citizens. This role offers autonomy and a chance to influence critical government services.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing automated and performance testing strategies.
• Ability to mentor and lead other Test Engineers.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical insights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and reliability of systems for benefit services.
• Work in a collaborative, multi-supplier team.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing practices.

Skills

Automated testing

Performance testing

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Tools

Open-source 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.