Test Engineer - DVSA - SEO

Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

1. Leading the planning, execution, and reporting of both manual and automated testing activities.

2. Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks and reusable tooling.

3. Embedding quality from the start by defining acceptance criteria and promoting early test engagement.

4. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing priorities with user and business needs.

5. Providing expert guidance on defect management, test analysis, and continuous improvement.

6. Driving consistency in testing approaches, standards, and frameworks across delivery teams.

7. Using data insights and defect trends to recommend changes that improve quality outcomes.

8. Mentoring and coaching colleagues to uplift testing skills and confidence across the organisation.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Open Sessions:Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it's like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 25th September 2025 at17:30. Sign up here