914 - Test Engineer

We’re recruiting for Test Engineers here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative End User Compute Services (EUCS) team.

This role aligns against Test Engineer from the Government Digital and Data Framework.

The EUCS team is part of Technology Services in Justice Digital, a modern and diverse workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working options. They design, deliver and support the core infrastructure and systems that enable End User Compute Services and line of business applications for over 100,000 Ministry of Justice users across over 800 locations.

The Test Engineer role has a focus on test planning activities including discovery capture, test definition and the estimation of test effort to ensure all EUC services are fit for purpose and allow MoJ staff to undertake their operational duties effectively.

To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025, * Support in Creating and maintaining robust test strategies for all products and services within the agreed service area.

• Design and execute tests that reflect all agreed business operational scenarios.

• Work with Product Leads to develop and implement an effective test strategy as part of EUC service life cycle management.

• Work with technical and non-technical colleagues across the MoJ to design and execute test scenarios and generate test reports.

• Undertake testing as part of problem investigations, identifying patterns and trends and contributing to solutions.

• Leverage automation techniques where appropriate and implement modern testing approaches.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a CV and statement of suitability (of no more than 750 words) via our applicant website Jobtrain, which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above. Candidates who do not submit both a CV and a separate statement of suitability will not be invited to attend an interview.

In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

• Working together

• Making effective decisions

• Delivering at pace

• Seeing the big picture

• Changing and improving

A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above.

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on the following criteria will be conducted before the sift –

• Prior experience working as a Tester.

Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk