Location

Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea

About The Job

Job summary

This will be a key role in the design, build, support, implementation, bug fixing and improvement of existing and new digital services across DVSA.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies where you will be responsible for the development and delivery of well-designed and executed test automation software, as a programmer who is able to adapt to multiple technologies, manage more junior colleagues and produce clean well tested code, contributing to delivering solutions that meet user needs.

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Job Description

You will:

• Be m anaging all test processes, including test plans, resources, costs, timescales, test deliverables and traceability.
• Ensure that automated tests are written with the same care and accuracy as production code.
• Provide input to the environment requirements, setup, manage, maintain and ensure test data & environments are available to satisfy project and/or work package test requirements.
• Coaching and mentoring technical staff including graduates.
• Liaise with Corporate Senior Leaders and Product Owners to deliver against tight deadlines, providing advice and challenge where necessary to ensure the operation of the services that DVSA provides is not compromised.

For further information please see the attached Role Profile.

Additional Information

This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham or Leeds your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this. However, the role will require regular attendance at our Swansea office, where the majority of the team are based.

Person specification

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Ability to quickly research and learn new tools and techniques, learn by proof of concepts and iteration.
• Experience building test frameworks and detailed knowledge of at least one programming language (we use a range of languages including Java, Javascript, Groovy and Scala) and awareness of front-end web development (CSS/HTML).
• Ability to mentor and coach colleagues.
• Excellent written communication skills including reports, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of the use of Design at every step of the Agile process.

Please view the attached role profile for an in depth view of the post.

There may be an element of travel associated with this role to other DVSA offices, with some infrequent overnight stays.

Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

About Us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We’re working hard to:

• Make roads safer.
• Improve services for our customers.
• Make road transport greener and healthier.
• Harness the potential of technology and data.

We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.

To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website .

Benefits

• An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
• Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%.
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Latest IT and Tech devices.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
• Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
• For more information see visit our careers page.