Software Development Engineer - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency - HEO
Government Digital & Data -
Full-time (Permanent)
£39,163
Published on
27 April 2026
Deadline
10 May 2026
Location: Swansea
Why this role?
Do you enjoy building test automation and improving quality through Continuous Integration / Continuous Testing? Want to work in a team that takes testing seriously and automates as much as possible? Then this could be a brilliant next step.
At DVLA, Software Development Engineers build automation software so teams can deliver products quickly and safely, and continually improve quality.
What you’ll do
As a Software Development Engineer you’ll be a key part of an agile squad using a behaviour‑driven approach (ATDD) to ensure software is tested, testable, resilient and well-supported.
You’ll work on brand new or newly transformed services, and you’ll:
- Build and execute automated test frameworks
- Work closely with product development teams in an agile environment
- Share good engineering practices and help raise quality across the team
- Collaborate with business analysts and delivery managers on user stories and tasks
- Help ensure services remain resilient and supported
Who this role is for
You’ll be a great fit if you’re an experienced developer who:
- Is proficient in automation testing and can programmatically test software products
- Has improved QA efficiency through automation and tooling
- Proactively applies Continuous Testing principles to speed up feedback cycles
- Enjoys working in fast‑paced agile teams, has high attention to detail, and is happy to challenge when needed
Interested?
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