Test Engineer - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - HEO

Location

Swansea

About the job

Job 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 here
• 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 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Job description

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.

Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it’s like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Tuesday 8th September at 12pm. Sign up here:

https://www.ticketsource.com/dvlaitsrecruitment/heo-test-engineer-familiarisation-session/2026-09-08/12:00/t-zopvkvx

Person specification

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.