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.,

• 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!,
• We are recruiting a number of Test Engineers across EUCS. If you are interested in joining us you must have experience in one or more of the following capabilities. In your personal statement, please indicate your area of expertise, Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out the way we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements., You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government


• You were studying abroad


• You were living overseas with parents


In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.
Success Profiles

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.
if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance
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We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage., MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
For further information and to apply for this position please see the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/Job/JobDetail?JobId=336.

You can analyse changes to the development of products and services, and run and manage appropriate tests to ensure that requirements have been fully met.

• You can understand and identify the most effective techniques, data sets and tools to use. You can communicate defects or trends clearly to all stakeholders, outlining how defects are identified and the possible causes.


• You can use a range of contemporary technologies and stay abreast of industry developments to make cost-effective use of new and emerging tools and technologies.


• You can show relevant professional awareness, which may include architecture, continuous integration and deployment, coding or scripting languages.


• You can visualise and articulate complex problems and concepts and make disciplined decisions based on available information.


• You can use data to formulate both short-term and long-term strategic plans and identify and analyse options and assess feasibility and operational impact.


• You can ensure that the business solution aligns with the vision, mission, objectives, strategy, business and user needs.


• A commitment to continuously share knowledge and collaborate with technical and non-technical staff.


• A proactive attitude towards documenting software, business processes and incidents and see automated tests as living documentation.


• Previous experience working in a test role.


Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC vetting.,
• You can understand and identify the most effective techniques, data sets and tools to use. You can communicate defects or trends clearly to all stakeholders, outlining how defects are identified and the possible causes.


• You can use a range of contemporary technologies and stay abreast of industry developments to make cost-effective use of new and emerging tools and technologies.


• You can show relevant professional awareness, which may include architecture, continuous integration and deployment, coding or scripting languages.


• Previous experience working in a test role.


Candidates who fail to submit both a CV and a separate statement of suitability will not be invited to 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


• Seeing the big picture


• Changing and improving


Your application will be reviewed against the Person Specification above by a diverse panel.

In the event of a large number of applications, a pre-sift on your previous experience working in a test role may be conducted.

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

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

A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made., To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why.

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity., 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.

These are exciting times at Justice Digital. We have a clear vision - to develop a digitally enabled justice system that works simply for its users - and we're looking for enthusiastic, talented people to help us achieve it.

We're making things better by building adaptable, effective services and making systems that are simple to use for staff and citizens. It can be challenging but it's also important and rewarding.

As well as doing interesting work, we're creating an environment that's great to work in. We provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and offer brilliant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you'll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued.

To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025.

The national salary range is £39,868 - £43,535, London salary range is £45,824 - £50,039. Your salary will be dependent on your base location
Total pay in the range of '£30,001 to £40,000, £40,001 to £50,000, £50,001 to £60,000' are subject to capability, skills and experience. Salary may consist of base pay and a Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA)
Number of jobs available
9
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
National
City/Town
National
Building/Site
NATIONAL, National: £39868 - £51675 (which may include an allowance of up to £11807)

London: £45824 - £56050 (which may include an allowance of up to £10226)
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