JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a dynamic, self motivated candidate who can work independently. The Senior Test Engineer is accountable for identifying the functional and non-functional testing requirements. They will develop reusable automation frameworks that support a range of testing activities; they will perform both automated and manual testing, and undertake risk and issue reporting.
The Senior Test Engineer will contribute to the wider organisational quality testing strategy and the implementation of new testing tools and technologies.
This role aligns against Senior Test Engineer from the Government Digital and Data Framework

TEAM SUMMARY

This post sits within the Delivery Capabilities & Standards Domain, working alongside cross-functional teams adopting an agile and user-centric approach.
The Delivery team is responsible for the development, testing and delivery of a variety of digital solutions for CCS. We may build solutions in-house, through our delivery partners or implement off-the-shelf solutions.
We are responsible for setting the standards for development, testing, and delivery in CCS.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Data Analysis
• Complex Problem resolution
• Maximise use of Technical tools and software

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• collaborate with stakeholders to identify functional and non-functional quality characteristics for testing
• identify the most appropriate quality testing approaches and test types to ensure comprehensive coverage; functional, regression, integration, security, usability and non-functional
• manage stakeholder requirements and communications remaining focused on user needs
• contribute, escalate and advise on the resolution of defects and risks, managing stakeholder expectations
• work collaboratively within Agile Scrum delivery teams, contributing to Sprint ceremonies, and the creation of robust and comprehensive test coverage
• contribute to the wider organisational quality testing strategy
• develop, standardise and extend reusable automation frameworks that support a range of testing activities
• contribute to the implementation of new testing tools and technologies
• maintain and adapt CI/CD pipelines