Description This post is a temporary Fixed Term Appointment for 12 months. Are you a skilled and experienced Test Engineer looking for a new challenge? Join our team and take the next step in your career. As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and executing test cases, as well as building, implementing, maintaining, and using test frameworks to enable end-to-end testing in multi-component environments. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of new and existing products. With opportunities for career growth and development, our team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional results. Social Security Scotland, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over £300m, Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come. We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland, a positive and inclusive culture, which supports our people to flourish, by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect, and recognise each other’s contributions. A test engineer undertakes test planning activity including discovery capture, test definition and the estimation of test effort as part of a broader risk-based approach. Responsibilities Responsibilities Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to create and improve test plans and test cases. Estimate, prioritise, plan, and coordinate testing activities. Design, develop, and execute automation scripts. Identify, record, document, and track bugs during the software development lifecycle, providing thorough regression testing when resolved. Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products. Guide your own learning to keep knowledge on tools and strategies up to date and relevant. Influence the direction of the automation effort, and its scheduling and prioritisation. Mentor more junior members of staff on engineering projects. Present the output of projects to senior stakeholders. Produce clear and concise reports and documentation. Qualifications Success Profiles We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements Essential Experience Broad experience of quality assurance testing, functional; non-functional., including experience of planning, designing, and executing a wide range of testing techniques. Technical skills This role is aligned to Test Engineer within the Digital, Data and Technology Profession. These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Test engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Behaviours 1. Communicating and influencing - Level 3 2. Making effective decisions - Level 3 3. Delivering at pace - Level 3 4. Changing and improving - Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk) How to apply To apply, please submit your application online, including your CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than 750 words. Your CV and Supporting Statement should clearly demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Behaviours required for the role as outlined in the Success Profile above. Be sure to provide specific examples of work that you’ve done that showcase your relevant skills, knowledge and experience. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the CV and Supporting Statement based on the Experience criteria. Candidates who successfully pass this initial sift will have their applications fully assessed. Candidates who are successful at sift stage will be invited to attend an Interview and Technical Assessment. The interview will further assess the Experience and Behaviours listed in the job advert and the technical assessment will evaluate the technical skills relevant to the role as listed in the Digital, Data and Technology Capability Framework. Candidates who pass the sift and are invited to the Interview and Technical Assessment stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack, which will outline the skills to be assessed and the assessment methods to be used. Following the application sift, there may be a telephone interview as part of the assessment process before the main interview. We aim to provide feedback on request. However, if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment. Please read before applying This post is a temporary Fixed Term Appointment for 12 months. Candidates that are already established Civil Servants or from non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will come to Social Security Scotland on a loan basis and will need to request permission from their Home Department for the loan prior to applying for this vacancy. Expected Timeline (subject to change) Sift - 30 th April - 6th May Interview – w/c 19 th May Location - In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow Reserve List In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available, a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months. About us Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. DDaT Pay Supplement This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession and as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded. Working pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location, which will be either Glasgow or Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitmentsocialsecurity.gov.scot. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Social Security Scotland’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk) If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at recruitmentsocialsecurity.gov.scot in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner. If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitmentsocialsecurity.gov.scot Apply before: 29th April 2025 at 23:55 Contact Name - Resourcing Team Contact email – Recruitmentsocialsecurity.gov.scot