Senior Data Test Engineer
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Job description
In this role, you'll define the overall testing strategy, lead test engineering teams, and oversee all testing activities. You'll ensure best practices are embedded, drive improvements, and share knowledge across teams. You'll also set up test infrastructure, select the right tools, and monitor performance to reduce technical debt. Collaboration is key, you'll work closely with other teams in the software development lifecycle to align goals and integrate testing into agile delivery.
Beyond delivery, you'll champion continuous improvement by running reviews, mentoring team members, and leading community discussions on the latest trends and tools. You'll support professional development, contribute to recruitment, and help shape standards for testing practices. Regular travel to other digital hubs will be required, and this will be discussed further if you're successful.
Requirements
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Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - You can analyse complex requirements to identify gaps and risks, think creatively, and ask probing questions to critically evaluate findings. You lead investigations to synthesise conflicting information into clear, actionable recommendations.
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Non-Functional Testing Expertise - You have extensive hands-on experience in designing and executing a wide range of non-functional tests. You communicate results effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, make informed decisions on testing approaches and priorities, and coach others while raising and prioritising defects based on severity.
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Agile & Lean Delivery - You apply Agile and Lean principles to optimise delivery and testing processes, encourage experimentation and adaptability, support teams in visualising outcomes and prioritising work, and ensure delivery meets agreed MVP standards., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
Benefits & conditions
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £78,205.
Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £X per year.
Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.
You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.
We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
- Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
- Time off volunteering and charitable giving
- Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
- Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
- Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
- Sports and social activities
- Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
And we have an award-winning environment and culture:
- DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
- Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards.
- Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
- Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Digital Awards
