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At the Driver and Vehicle licensing Agency (DVLA) we take testing very seriously. Our Test Engineers are working to analyse and assure the quality of our software so that we can build products quickly and safely. You will be a critical part of a software development squad and follow scrum principles. You will have a curious and investigative mind and will challenge us to improve our methods and scope of testing. You will be manually testing services and be familiar with some automation tooling to help you. You will enjoy exploratory testing and surfacing unrealised acceptance criteria. Our services tend to be web-based or API-based. You will be familiar with testing web-based interfaces and the in-browser tools to aid you. You will be comfortable with HTTP API testing tools such as Postman. You will relish testing complex products with complex business rules. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the DVLA as a Test Engineer as you’ll help build world class digital services that pave the way for our business transformation! Test Engineers are responsible for maintaining and supporting a high-quality testing service. They are responsible for planning, designing, and carrying out all aspects of testing. Including, but not limited to the following: Clarifying stories and acceptance criteria with analysts and developers to ensure business scenarios are fully covered. Determining the testing that is needed by working with developers to ensure the code base and test requirements are understood. Identifying areas needing testing include both functional and non-functional requirements. Working with junior test engineers to develop their testing skills and knowledge. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we take testing very seriously and we automate as much as we can. Our Software Development Engineer in Test (SDETs) are building best-in-class test automation software so that we can build products quickly and safely. We will look to you to build and execute test automation for our brand new or newly transformed services. You will be a critical part of a squad following a behaviour-driven design approach (ATDD) making sure our software is tested and testable and continually driving all aspects of quality improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your skills and experience while helping to build world class digital services that pave the way for future business transformation. If you love to test and code and want to work with cutting edge cloud-first technologies, we encourage you to apply. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Developing and executing test automated frameworks. Working in an agile environment with product development teams. Ensuring good engineering practices and knowledge sharing within your team. Working closely with business analysts and agile delivery managers to prepare and review user stories and tasks. Helping ensure that our services are resilient and supported. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.