Test Engineer - DVLA - HEO
Government Digital & Data -
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 would love to hear from you!
Job description
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!
Responsibilities
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 about the role please see the attached role profile.
Person specification
About You
The DVLA is at the cutting edge of cloud-first technologies. You will be comfortable reading and writing stories in the Gherkin specification language.
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.
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.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Functional Testing - Skill Level: Working
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Non-Functional Testing - Skill Level: Working
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Technical Breadth - Skill Level: Working
