Software Development Engineer In Test - Automation Test Engineer (£42,848 - £57,400)
Are you experienced in building test automation for both web-based user interfaces and APIs?
Is your attention to detail thorough?
Are you passionate about Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) principles with a good comprehension of Automation Testing?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
This is a fantastic opportunity as you will be building automation for our brand new or newly transformed services, working as a core member of one of our delivery squads as the software is being developed. You will have a critical role in making sure the software is tested and testable.
Join the DVLA as an SDET - Automation Test Engineer and you’ll help build world class digital services that pave the way for future business transformation.
At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we take testing very seriously and we automate as much as we can. Our SDETs are building best-in-class test automation software so that we can build products quickly and safely. You will be a critical part of a squad following a behaviour-driven design approach (ATDD).You will love to code and to test in equal measure and challenge us to increase the scope of our Continuous Testing.
We use Cucumber with Ruby for most of our testing. Our systems under test are usually Dockerised or Serverless applications.
In this dynamic role you will be part of an engineering team accountable for continually driving all aspects of quality improvements. You will be working in one of our delivery teams or as part of the dedicated independent testing team.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Developing applications using: Java, Spring Boot, Ruby on Rails, Node.js and React.js.
- Testing using: Ruby and Cucumber, Capybara, RSpec, Artillery and Jest.
- Deploying and running using: Cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, MS Azure, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes and Serverless Technologies.
- Coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues
Our delivery squads follow a DevOps model and are responsible for the full life-cycle of their product. As such, there may be an opportunity going forward to participate in an out-of-hours rota which will attract an additional allowance.
For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.
Additional Information
Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role.To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under ‘Contact point for applicants’.
Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills set out in the Civil Service Line Management Standards. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.