Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

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Location

Swansea

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Salary

£44,241 - £58,997. The base pay is £44,241. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £14,756. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Contract Type

Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we take testing very seriously and we automate as much as we can. Our SDETs are building best-in-class test automation software so that we can build products quickly and safely. You will be a critical part of a squad following a behaviour-driven design approach (ATDD). You will love to code and to test in equal measure and challenge us to increase the scope of our Continuous Testing.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Plan and lead development on sets of related stories

Coach and mentor more junior colleagues

Understand and be proficient in different types of testing

Write clean, maintainable automated testing code

Benefits

Best in class learning and development tailored to your role

An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance

A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues

Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme

Digital communities with clear career frameworks

On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)

On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff

Free parking