Test Engineer One Login - GDS - SEO

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.

Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by:

1. joining up public sector services
2. harnessing the power of AI for the public good
3. strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure
4. elevating leadership and investing in talent
5. funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation
6. committing to transparency and driving accountability

   We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.

   We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol.

   The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale.

   Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need

   Job description

   We are seeking highly skilled Performance Test Engineers to join our dynamic Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting performance testing at program level, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of non-functional quality. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, architects and other stakeholders to design and execute comprehensive performance test plans that cover all aspects of the product life cycle. 

   Additionally, you will work with Senior test Engineers and cross-product Test Delivery Leads to support the seamless integration and delivery of performance testing across the program, while identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in driving testing excellence.

   As a Test Engineer you'll:

   • collaborate with stakeholders including product managers, developers, and architects to define performance requirements, ensuring systems are designed for scalability, reliability, and efficiency under load
   • develop and execute comprehensive performance test plans, ensuring all performance criteria such as load, stress, endurance, and scalability are addressed for features and systems
   • leverage and develop performance testing frameworks, scripts and tools to automate the testing process, ensuring continuous assessment of system performance and stability
   • maintain performance test scripts, analyse results from tests, and identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and performance risks early in the development cycle
   • collaborate closely with development and infrastructure teams to optimise system performance, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure systems meet the required performance standards
   • effectively communicate performance test results, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity on areas of concern, risks, and opportunities for improvement
     Person specification

     We're interested in people who:

     • possess experience in leading performance testing throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from gathering performance requirements to delivering production-ready solutions. This includes performance test strategy development, test analysis, test generation, reporting, and defect management
     • are experienced in performance test monitoring and analysis tools to diagnose issues and optimise system performance
     • are proficient in other non-functional testing types, including accessibility, and compatibility testing, using a variety of tools and methodologies to ensure software resilience, scalability, and compliance with standards
     • demonstrate adaptability and teamwork, excelling in Continuous Integration/ Continuous Delivery (CI/ CD) environments by utilising industry-standard tools and practices. Actively promote shift-left testing, ensuring early detection of issues in the development lifecycle
     • advocate for a quality-focused culture, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), to foster continuous improvement in testing practices across the program
     • embrace a proactive approach to continuous learning, with a focus on staying updated with the latest advancements in testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies. Committed to ongoing improvement and adapting best practices to evolving product needs