At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automated and manual testing to ensure top-notch software quality.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation with a commitment to technology excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, perfect for balancing life and work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping testing standards and processes in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in software testing and a passion for quality assurance.
The predicted salary is between 44241 - 44241 £ per year.
Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham (Garretts Green) or Uxbridge.
Salary: £44,241 per annum (Plus an additional Government Digital and Data Profession allowance (non-pensionable) up to £14,756.)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Closing Date: 1 of September 2026
The central responsibility of this role is for delivering excellent, scalable automated and manual testing capability and providing overall direction and management of software testing, while ensuring that technology standards are defined and followed to meet users’ needs efficiently and reliably.
You will perform gap analysis on current testing processes, competencies and capacity and implement plans to remove identified gaps, while keeping abreast of new technology patterns and trends to lead the evolution of test standards, tools, and processes. The focus will be on building in quality from the start and testing throughout development phases.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
Senior Test Engineer in Nottingham employer: DVSA
DVSA is an excellent employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where innovation in data management is encouraged. With a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility and a strong focus on collaboration, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance public services.
