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Principal Test Engineer

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Government Digital Service Full time

Position Overview

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is dedicated to enhancing public services that empower citizens across the UK. We operate at the core of government to facilitate digital transformation, prioritizing user needs. Our mission involves developing and maintaining shared platforms, products, and tools that enable the creation of exceptional public services that are accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly. We collaborate with various departments to identify trends, share insights, and implement changes that improve governmental efficiency.

Our teams are structured around key priorities, which include:

  • Enhancing user experience in locating essential services
  • Creating common service platforms to streamline and reduce costs in developing quality digital services
  • Advocating for agile, user-focused design practices both domestically and internationally

As a pivotal program within the government and a critical component of national digital infrastructure, One Login presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a software product that will serve a vast majority of the UK population. Designed with inclusivity in mind, One Login aims to unify services across government, transforming digital interactions between government departments and users. This initiative will deliver a vital and accessible function that has the potential to positively impact millions. Our technology stack is built on AWS, utilizing serverless computing and storage solutions, with backend services developed in TypeScript and JVM technologies. Our web applications also leverage TypeScript.

The One Login team is composed of skilled and passionate individuals committed to delivering high-quality products for both services and users. Currently, we are in the midst of our build phase, with features being released daily as we work towards refining our product offerings. If you are eager to be part of this ambitious and visionary team, possess a background in software delivery with a strong emphasis on quality, and thrive in a scaled agile environment, this role may be an excellent fit for you.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will:

  • Lead and mentor teams in strategic testing methodologies and quality engineering practices
  • Guide testers and quality engineers in developing test strategies, planning, and implementing automated test suites to fulfill acceptance criteria for both functional and non-functional product assurance
  • Oversee quality metrics and enhance quality practices and processes
  • Continuously explore new testing and quality engineering technologies, applying them to your work and supporting teams as a subject matter expert
  • Analyze technical, functional, and business requirements to identify challenges and opportunities, ensuring recommendations align with strategic objectives
  • Participate in early architecture and design reviews of new features, influencing quality, testability, and adherence to specifications
  • Evaluate non-functional requirements and lead the design of performance tests, accurately simulating real-world scenarios and user behaviors. Analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and improvement areas
  • Supervise Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) conducted by teams, ensuring all systems meet operational standards and are ready for production deployment

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals who:

  • Have experience leading testing (both functional and non-functional) across multiple teams throughout the project lifecycle, from understanding business needs to production delivery, including technical leadership, strategy development, test generation, reporting, defect management, and user/operational acceptance testing
  • Demonstrate a proven ability to guide teams in implementing automated testing approaches for Mobile, Web UI, and API, driving quality enhancements
  • Possess expertise in leading non-functional testing, including Performance, Accessibility, and Compatibility testing, with proficiency in various test types, tools, and standards
  • Are adaptable team players who excel in a Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery environment, advocating for and implementing shift-left principles
  • Have a strong understanding of production testing, observability, and real usage monitoring, with the capability to implement risk-based testing strategies that ensure system reliability and provide actionable insights into user behavior

Employee Benefits

Working at GDS comes with numerous advantages, including:

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements with options for part-time or condensed hours
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to a maximum of 30 days
  • An additional day off for special occasions
  • A performance-based bonus scheme
  • Opportunities for career progression and coaching, including a personal development training budget
  • Paid volunteering leave
  • A focus on employee wellbeing with access to an assistance program
  • Job satisfaction from improving government services for citizens across the UK
  • Advances on pay, including for travel season tickets
  • Death in service benefits
  • Cycle to work scheme and facilities
  • Access to an employee discounts program
  • 10 learning days per year
  • Volunteering opportunities with special leave days
  • Access to a variety of learning activities through Civil Service learning

GDS promotes hybrid working for all employees, allowing for a balance between home and office work. You will agree on your hybrid working arrangement with your line manager based on your preferences and business needs.