DWP. Digital with Purpose

We are looking for a person to join a multi‑disciplinary Product team as part of our DWP Mobile Products service. Our team is responsible for the deployment, configuration and management of the mobile platform, as well as the development and deployment of mobile applications. We are using fresh ideas and leading‑edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Test Automation & Frameworks: Proficiency in building and maintaining automated test suites using tools like Cypress, Playwright and XCUIT.
• Mobile & MDM Expertise: Experience testing across mobile platforms (iOS, Android) and Mobile Device Management solutions such as Workspace One and Intune.
• Technical Testing Skills: Ability to perform functional and non‑functional testing using both manual and automated methods, with knowledge of JavaScript and other relevant languages.
• Infrastructure & Integration Testing: Familiarity with testing cloud‑hosted infrastructure (AWS/Azure), Mobile Threat Defence software, APIs and backend services.
• Agile Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in Agile teams and with internal and external stakeholders.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a Senior Test Engineer for the Mobile Devices Service (MDS), you will lead testing efforts across the MDS technology stack. This includes designing and executing both manual and automated tests for mobile apps, infrastructure and integrations. You’ll work with tools and languages such as JavaScript, Cypress, Playwright and XCUIT, test across platforms like Workspace One, Intune, iOS and Samsung Knox devices, and ensure robust performance. The role also involves testing integrations with cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), Mobile Threat Defence software and bespoke APIs. You’ll support both business‑as‑usual and project work, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to guide the testing strategy. Agile working, technical improvement and security‑conscious delivery are key aspects of this dynamic and impactful role.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Hybrid Working: 40% from home, 60% face‑to‑face in a hub.

Pay: Up to £71,017.

Pension: Employer contributions worth 28.97%, up to £19,758 per year.

Holidays: 26 days rising to 31 days over time, plus up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time, plus public holidays.

Benefits

• Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working, including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

Process

Application and selection process is two stages:

• Apply: Complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Full instructions provided during application.
• Interview: A single stage online interview.

Additional Information

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