Senior Test Engineer

Details Reference number 422648 Salary £40,398 - £51,398 Base salary is £40,398 with an additional DDaT allowance of £4,350 - £11,000 available. The final salary and allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer DDaT Senior Contract type Permanent Business area CH - Digital Services - Test Type of role Digital Information Technology Other Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking Number of jobs available 8 Contents Location Benefits About the job Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital Services team. Youll be joining our team at a time of transformation and you will be part of shaping the future of our department. We use Agile Methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for enthusiastic Senior Test Engineers with great technical skills able to coach and mentor other testers. This is a rewarding role within the Test Team and provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of existing and future services provided by Companies House. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. This role is aligned to the Cardiff office. Please see 'Things you need to know' and 'Where will you be working' sections below for more information. Job Description You'll join a dynamic scrum team focused on transforming our automated testing approach for Companies House services. You will encourage an automated first approach. We've recently migrated from Java/Selenium and BDD frameworks to the state-of-the-art Playwright/TypeScript stack, integrated with BrowserStack Automate. As a key member, you'll take ownership of our test strategy, emphasising automation. You'll collaborate closely with the team to drive quality throughout development. Person specification We are looking for the following experience and skills which will be assessed at sift and interview. Experience Proven experience designing and automating software tests, ideally in web and API applications. You will be expected to coach and mentor Test Engineers. Strong proficiency in Typescript/Playwright, Java/Selenium or similar modern testing frameworks. Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g. Browserstack Automate). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing. Some experience of any of the following would also be beneficial; API AWS BrowserStack Concourse / Jenkins Docker JMeter Karate/Rest API MongoDB Oracle Playwright Postman/SOAP UI Selenium Grid SQL Typescript Unix based systems Version control XML Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Developing Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Test planning and automation testing Benefits Alongside your salary of £40,398, Companies House contributes £11,703 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House were committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk) to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. We celebrate diversity... As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring were representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk. Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Where will you be working? You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. In your application form wed like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1250 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your level of skill. In your personal statement we are looking for evidence of: Proven experience designing and automating software tests, ideally in web and API applications. You will be expected to coach and mentor Test Engineers. Strong proficiency in Typescript/Playwright, Java/Selenium or similar modern testing frameworks. Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g. Browserstack Automate). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing. What will the process look like? Sift Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. At sift candidates will be assessed against the experience listed in the advert and alongside your work history the panel will score your application against the following criteria: Proven experience designing and automating software tests, ideally in web and API applications. You will be expected to coach and mentor Test Engineers. Strong proficiency in Typescript/Playwright, Java/Selenium or similar modern testing frameworks. Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g. Browserstack Automate). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing. Technical assessment (please note the portal refers to this stage as 'interview 1') Candidates successful at sift will progress to the assessment stage, where you will asked to complete a technical activity to demonstrate the technical skills and experience listed in the job description. The technical assessment stage will be assessing Technical Skill: Test planning and automation testing. Interview (please note the portal refers to this stage as 'interview 2') Successful candidates from the technical assessment stage will be invited to attend an interview, which will conducted using Microsoft Teams. We use a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience listed in the advert, and Strengths. The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be the Technical Skill: Test planning and automation testing. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - 7 September 2025 (at 23:55) Sifting - w/c 8 September & w/c 15 September 2025 Technical assessment - w/c 22 September 2025 Interviews - w/c 29 September 2025 Were committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Sponsorship Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. Nationality statement Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK. As part of our recruitment process, it is essential for all candidates to independently verify their eligibility to work in the UK before applying. This includes a thorough check of your right to work to ensure compliance with UK employment laws, being mindful of the recent changes to going rates detailed on GOV.UK. Please ensure you have the necessary documentation and permissions in place. Our team is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. However, it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they meet the UK's legal requirements to work. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Katie Jones Email : kjones6@companieshouse.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.uk Further information We welcome applications in Welsh / Rydym yn croesawi ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission . info@csc.gov.uk Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ