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Job Vacancy Test Engineer - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - HEO

Swansea

Government Digital & Data

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£35k-36k
Hybrid
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
Published on 10/02/2026

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A Test Engineer is responsible for creating solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes. They apply established engineering standards to design, develop, and execute a range of technical tests.

This role ensures a high‑quality, reliable testing service by planning, designing, and performing all testing activities, including work on legacy systems.

The Test Engineer verifies and validates code using appropriate tools and methodologies, supporting the Scrum team in delivering tasks and achieving a clear definition of ‘done.’

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Determine test scope and estimate the effort required

  • Use technical tooling and engineering approaches to design and execute tests

  • Develop reports, record outcomes and support the resolution of defects

  • Contribute to and follow engineering practices and standards

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.

Candidate profile

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

  1. You will be comfortable reading and writing stories in the Gherkin specification language.

  2. You will have real experience of using test tooling to assist you in testing both web-based user interfaces and APIs. You will proactively look to implement Continuous Testing principles to speed up the feedback cycle for all elements of quality, such as security and accessibility.

  3. You will have experience as a Test Analyst or Test Engineer and able to work across multiple delivery squads and be able to have difficult conversations when your testing has identified defects. You will actively seek and consider input of people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and collaborate with others to share information, resources and support.

Working environment

Location

Swansea

About the jobJob summary

Are you an experienced test engineer?

Can you confidently test against Web based interfaces and API’s?

Do you have experience of testing tools such as Bruno and Xray?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

  • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions 

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday

  • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at 

London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Corporate / Direct Employer
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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