East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber Job Summary This position is based nationally Job Description The Test Engineer reports to the Senior Test Manager and plays a key role in ensuring that products are of quality and fit for the business needs. Without the input of the Test Engineer, software can be released with poor quality and potential bugs that can impact HMCTS’s reputation, have significant cost implications on the business and HMCTS and most importantly people using the service/product. You will be assigned to Digital and Technology Services Tooling Team where you will be managing within their functional work area and alerting the Senior Test Manager of emerging issues and trends that have a wider impact across HMCTS. The role will demand the use of discretion, interpretation, and collaboration to identify and evaluate risks that emerge from testing and communicating them effectively to the Senior Test Manager so that these risks can be mitigated. Key Responsibilities: Complete test scripts in accordance to acceptance criteria and requirements to tight deadlines. Manage full traceability of defects, tests and requirements. Report issues found through the appropriate channels. Promote test-driven development and shift-left testing, champion test practices, provide advice to other stakeholders on the different types of tests, testing tools and testing environments available. Analyse the test results to identify simple patterns and trends. Investigate problems and opportunities in existing functionality of the software, translate findings into impact on the users and the Business. Constantly seek to learn and further develop your skills as required for your role. Share knowledge with others. Participate in recruitment and procurement activities as required. Test from / in the most suitable environments, including using different devices and traveling on-site (in accordance with the organisation’s travel and accommodation policies). Understand business processes and activities that impact and that are impacted by the project and systems you are working on. Develop extensive knowledge in the functionality of the systems you are working on, and integrated systems as is required. Use GUI based tools to create, update and run automation tests, as well as simple scripting languages e.g., JavaScript to customise those tests. Manage UAT’s and ensure completion of test execution within tight deadlines. Enable planning by estimating your own effort. Practice the agreed methodology and apply it to your work, identifying obvious deficiencies and supporting activities to improve the performance in your area. The Test Engineer reports to the Senior Test Manager and plays a key role in ensuring that products are of quality and fit for the business needs. Without the input of the Test Engineer, software can be released with poor quality and potential bugs that can impact HMCTS’s reputation, have significant cost implications on the business and HMCTS and most importantly people using the service/product. You will be assigned to Digital and Technology Services Tooling Team where you will be managing within their functional work area and alerting the Senior Test Manager of emerging issues and trends that have a wider impact across HMCTS. The role will demand the use of discretion, interpretation, and collaboration to identify and evaluate risks that emerge from testing and communicating them effectively to the Senior Test Manager so that these risks can be mitigated. Key Responsibilities: Complete test scripts in accordance to acceptance criteria and requirements to tight deadlines. Manage full traceability of defects, tests and requirements. Report issues found through the appropriate channels. Promote test-driven development and shift-left testing, champion test practices, provide advice to other stakeholders on the different types of tests, testing tools and testing environments available. Analyse the test results to identify simple patterns and trends. Investigate problems and opportunities in existing functionality of the software, translate findings into impact on the users and the Business. Constantly seek to learn and further develop your skills as required for your role. Share knowledge with others. Participate in recruitment and procurement activities as required. Test from / in the most suitable environments, including using different devices and traveling on-site (in accordance with the organisation’s travel and accommodation policies). Understand business processes and activities that impact and that are impacted by the project and systems you are working on. Develop extensive knowledge in the functionality of the systems you are working on, and integrated systems as is required. Use GUI based tools to create, update and run automation tests, as well as simple scripting languages e.g., JavaScript to customise those tests. Manage UAT’s and ensure completion of test execution within tight deadlines. Enable planning by estimating your own effort. Practice the agreed methodology and apply it to your work, identifying obvious deficiencies and supporting activities to improve the performance in your area. Person specification Please Refer To Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: GDD Capability Framework Skill 1 - Functional Testing GDD Capability Framework Skill 2 - Non-functional testing GDD Capability Framework Skill 3 - Technical breadth GDD Capability Framework Skill 4 - Test analysis Alongside your salary of £34,140, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £9,890 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. 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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) (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). 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 Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). 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. 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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. 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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone : 0345 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com) in the first instance. 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