Test Engineer - Welsh Revenue Authority - HEO

Location: Cardiff (hybrid & flexible working supported)

Why this role?

The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) is responsible for Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax, raising revenue that supports public services across Wales, including schools and the NHS.

As a Test Engineer, you’ll help ensure the quality, reliability and resilience of cloud‑based digital services that support tax administration in Wales. Your work will directly contribute to a fair and effective tax system, with real impact on Welsh communities.

You’ll work alongside developers, analysts and delivery teams in a genuinely collaborative Agile environment.

What you’ll be doing

As a Test Engineer at WRA, you’ll work across the full testing lifecycle, including:

Test design & execution

• Analyse requirements and collaborate with analysts to create effective test scenarios
• Design and execute manual, exploratory and automated tests
• Track defects through their lifecycle and support timely resolution
• Test functional and non‑functional requirements, including accessibility, security, performance and integration
• Support UAT and release readiness activities
• Maintain clear test documentation, runbooks and onboarding guides

Automation & CI/CD

• Develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright, Cypress or Selenium
• Embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
• Apply good version control and change management practices
• Continuously improve automation frameworks to reduce manual effort and speed up delivery

Collaboration & improvement

• Work closely with developers to agree test coverage early
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery
• Publish clear test status reports and highlight risks
• Collaborate with third‑party suppliers to align testing approaches
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the overall test strategy

Who this role is for

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy hands‑on testing across modern digital services
• Have experience with both manual and automated testing
• Care about accessibility, security and performance
• Like working closely with developers and analysts
• Want to grow your skills in a supportive, cloud‑based organisation

Skills & qualifications

• Experience across the testing lifecycle
• Familiarity with browser and automation tools (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)
• Experience working in Agile teams
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (or equivalent)

Find out more

WRA is running virtual Candidate Information Sessions where you can:

• Meet the line manager
• Learn more about the role and team
• Hear application tips and benefits

Sessions take place on 5 May 2026.

Interested?

This post gives you the overview.

Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.