Lead Test Engineer
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Job description
As Lead Test Engineer, you will:
- Provide expert technical guidance and lead improvements in test automation and architecture.
- Collaborate with technical leads to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions and shared test components.
- Mentor Test Managers and act as the escalation point for complex technical issues.
- Line Manage a number of Test Managers and/or Senior Test Engineers and be part of the leadership team for Quality and Test Function.
- Maintain oversight of programme-level testing, identifying risks and ensuring effective coverage.
- Develop and analyse quality and automation metrics to shape future technical strategy.
- Build strong networks across HMLR, government, and industry to stay aligned with best practice.
- Manage key risks, dependencies, and capability gaps while supporting professional development across the practice.
This role is eligible for the Government Digital and Data Pay Framework which enables us to pay you a non-pensionable allowance in addition to your annual salary.
The allowance is an annual amount that is based on an assessment of your proficiency across a range of skills that are relevant to your role. These are outlined in the Test engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
Your skills will be assessed first during the recruitment process, and again on an annual basis. Your assessed level of capability determines the value of the allowance that is payable to you., The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to share these values. Please ensure all examples provided throughout the recruitment process are representative of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating (including the improper use of artificial intelligence) will be investigated and, if proven, the application will be withdrawn. For more information see Artificial Intelligence in recruitment, Civil Service Careers.
Requirements
- ISTQB Advanced Test Manager
- Communicating between the technical and non- technical ? Level Expert
- Designing and executing tests ? Level Expert
- Managing, reporting and resolving defects ? Level Expert
- Test Analysis ? Level Expert
- Test and quality planning ? Level expert
- Test Engineering ? Level expert
You will be able to demonstrate the following Essential Experience:
- Expert level experience of automated testing and automated test tools
- Experience leading test automation and test architecture for complex, high risk systems
- Experience providing expert guidance to delivery teams and collaborating with technical leads to establish consistent, reusable testing approaches.
- Expert in understanding environment needs and capabilities
- Experience in all testing levels (from Unit to OAT)
- Experience testing across the full technology stack, from user interfaces through to APIs, services, and data layers.
- Experience in integration practices
- Experience in training and mentoring technical test skills
- Experience of leading testing teams in both traditional and agile methodologies
- Experience in creating and managing effective test processes
HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office., This post is subject to Security Clearance, including background checks. As a result, a minimum of five years? UK residency is essential., Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security 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 .
Benefits & conditions
- Developing: £65,700
- Proficient: £74,100
(The above is made up of a non-pensionable supplement on top of a minimum salary of £61,923). Person specification
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate that you meet the digital framework skill sets, We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Benefits Alongside your salary of £65,700, HM Land Registry contributes £19,033 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
#WeAreHMLR
At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.
We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.
- We have integrity ? we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
- We drive innovation ? we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
- We are professional ? we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
- We give assurance ? we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.
You can find more information on our rewards package on our website. Things you need to know 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. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
You will be asked to complete the full online application form and attach your anonymised CV. You will then be invited to complete a short assessment. This assessment will be emailed to you through CS jobs. If you pass the assessments you will receive a full sift score.
