Test Engineer

We encourage flexible and hybrid working. Some office attendance will be required based on business needs. This role is based in our Cardiff office., We’re responsible for Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax. Our work raises revenue to support public services, like the NHS and schools, in communities across Wales. But that’s not all, we're also involved with and support future tax design for Wales., As a Test Engineer within the Welsh Revenue Authority’s (WRA) Digital team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and resilience of our cloud services. You will work across the full testing lifecycle, applying both manual and automated testing techniques to validate user focused solutions that support tax administration in Wales.

You will collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and delivery teams in an agile environment to embed testing early and effectively. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of secure, accessible, and robust services that meet the needs of our users.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation where you will be supported to grow your skills, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on public services in Wales.

"At the WRA, we take quality seriously. As Test Manager, I’m proud to work alongside developers, analysts, and delivery teams to build resilient, cloud-based digital services that support new Welsh taxes., * Design and deliver comprehensive test cases and plans aligned with business and technical objectives.

• Apply manual, automated and exploratory testing strategies to validate functionality across systems.
• Execute tests, record results accurately and report defects clearly.
• Track defects through their lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and
• Test for non-functional requirements including accessibility, performance, security, compatibility and integration.
• Verify fixes and perform regression testing to maintain quality across
• Ensure service consistency across devices, browsers and operating
• Adopt risk-based testing approaches to prioritise coverage and optimise
• Maintain detailed test documentation, onboarding guides and runbooks.
• Support UAT and release readiness checks where required.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the overall test strategy by providing feedback and suggesting enhancements based on project experience.

Automation & CI/CD Integration

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright, Cypress or Selenium.
• Embed automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) to enable rapid feedback and early defect detection.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows using Git and Azure DevOps, applying BDD/TDD practices where appropriate.
• Ensure robust version control and change management for all automated scripts.
• Drive continuous improvement of automation frameworks and testing processes to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Support full automation of testing across environments to reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Publish regular test status reports, highlighting progress, defects and risks.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders on testing progress, risks and
• Work closely with developers to form a shared understanding of the codebase and agree on functionality to be covered.
• Collaborate with business analysts to ensure acceptance tests reflect required business scenarios.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support iterative development.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers and partners to align testing approaches, share knowledge and ensure appropriate tools and practices are used.
• Provide assurance on testing strategy and quality standards when working with external vendors., We’ll always be clear about how we assess your application, at each stage of the process. This will usually include:
• Assessment of your Application Form and CV against the relevant Success Criteria
• A panel interview (if you’re successful at the initial sift stage)
• If any additional assessments are needed for this role, such as a test or presentation at interview, we’ll let you know in advance.
• Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift will be conducted using the lead behaviour, Managing a Quality Service.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader so we’ll ask you if you need any adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. So that we can support you in a way that works for you, we’ll offer a pre-interview accessibility chat to anyone that declares a disability or needs any adjustments. This will take place with someone who is independent of the recruitment process and you won’t be placed at any disadvantage as a result of needing adjustments.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use., * 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, The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. See the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles where this is set out. If you feel your application has not been treated in line with the recruitment principles, and you wish to complain, you should contact the Head of HR. Email: hr@wra.gov.wales If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.

Do you have experience in Test-driven development?, Certified Tester Foundation Level, We’ve undertaken an objective assessment of the Welsh language skills needed to undertake the duties of this role. For this role:

Welsh language skills Welsh skills are not essential. This means that you do not need Welsh language skills to undertake this role and these skills won’t be assessed during the recruitment process. However, we actively encourage all staff to learn, or improve their Welsh language skills and offer a range of opportunities to suit everyone., Communicating and Influencing

Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders and influence decisions on quality assurance approaches., You are detail-focussed, you ensure everything is accurate and error free.

No

Yes

Team Player

You work well as part of a team and strive to ensure the team pulls together and is effective.

No

Yes

Problem Solver

You approach challenges logically and creatively, finding effective solutions under pressure., Knowledgeable in performance and accessibility testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Axe, Wave) and familiar with CI/CD pipelines, including integration of automated tests to ensure quality across the delivery lifecycle., Experience in defect management and reporting, including tracking issues through to closure using tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA., Expert in at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript or Python) for creating test automation scripts, with strong expertise in testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or RSAT., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

£37,111 - £45,378 This post is considered a Group 1 post by UK Government’s Central Digital & Data Office and therefore will include Group 1 DDaT allowance A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP, Alongside your salary of £37,111, Welsh Revenue Authority contributes £10,751 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 31 days annual leave + Bank holidays, and 2 Privilege days
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Generous employer pension schemes with a contribution of upto 28.97%
• Tusker car scheme
• Vivup Cycle2Work and advances of salary for season Travel Tickets
• Lifestyle Benefits offering discounts on shopping, restaurants and entertainment
• Wellbeing hour each week
• Access to subsidised sports groups
• Generous family-friendly leave policies
• Free Welsh language courses and time off to learn
• Access to a range of staff diversity networks
• Free counselling and support service via our Vivup Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care Health platform
• A thriving culture that’s described as innovative, collaborative and kind

You’ll join a team of 100+ talented people from across 14 different professions. Our culture is best described as innovative, collaborative and kind. By working together, we’ll deliver a fair tax system for Wales. Our people You’ll be working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. From Operations, Policy, Digital and Data, HR, Communications to Finance – there’s a place for you in our friendly team. You’ll be our greatest asset You’ll be joining an inclusive organisation and be part of a team where you can thrive, be rewarded and heard. We’re recognised as one of the top organisations for people engagement in the Civil Service People Survey. Inclusion and fairness are one of our strongest areas, as well as pay and benefits – our People Survey results say it all! We’re also recognised for being innovative and a digital, ‘cloud-based’ organisation that supports hybrid and flexible working enabling a great work-life balance. More about working for us, our roles and our Corporate Plan 2025 - 2028 .