B2 Test Engineer

Social Security Scotland currently has an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals who are keen to develop their careers and grow within our team as a Test Engineer. This role provides an excellent starting point for those with some relevant experience who are eager to build their skills in testing.

As a Test Engineer you will create and execute test cases while also supporting the development implementation and maintenance of test frameworks to enable end-to-end testing across multi-component environments. You will gain hands-on experience with modern technologies and contribute to the delivery of both new and existing products.

This opportunity would particularly suit colleagues looking to transition into testing who can demonstrate some knowledge of data warehouses and data marts an understanding of database schemas and procedures and experience with data reconciliation checks.

We actively encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about learning continuous development and delivering high-quality results.

If youd like to find out more we will be hosting an information session where the hiring manager will talk about the role and answer any questions you may have. We strongly encourage you to attend to gain a better understanding of the position and whether it is the right fit for you. Details on how to join are included below.

Responsibilities

A Test Engineer develops solutions to enable more efficient testing. They follow engineering standards to design and execute appropriate technical tests.

At this role level you will:

• Determine test scope and estimate the effort required
• Select and use the most appropriate test approaches and techniques to mitigate risk.
• Use technical tooling and engineering approaches to design and execute tests.
• Develop and maintain technical test suites.
• Develop reports record outcomes and support the resolution of defects.
• Contribute to and follow engineering practices and standards.
• Review requirements specifications and technical design documents to create and improve test plans and test cases.
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products.
• Design build and maintain automated and manual test cases aligned to project requirements.
• Perform comprehensive testing across interfaces APIs and end to end user journeys.
• Collaborate closely with developers product teams and analysts to clarify requirements and risks.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover defects beyond scripted scenarios.
• Contribute to building reusable test frameworks and improving CI/CD test coverage.
• Produce clear test documentation reports and defect records.

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 aboutthe frameworkhere.

For this post the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:

Experience:

1. Hands-on experience with manual and knowledge of data testing which incorporates data validations and data reconciliations checks.
   
2. Experience in creating structured test plans and cases troubleshooting technical issues using defect tracking tools and working effectively within Agile delivery environments.

Behaviours

• Developing self and others (Level 3)

• Managing a quality service (Level 3)
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviourshere.

Technical Skills:
This role is aligned to Test Engineerwithin the Government Digital and Data Profession.

These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will not be assessed at application stage.

Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Test engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

How toApply
Apply onlineproviding a CV andSupporting Statement(of no more than750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Success Profilesabove.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factuallyaccurateand taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has beenidentified(presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please seeourcandidate guidancefor more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

An initial sift may be completed using the CV and Supporting Statement against the first Experience criteria. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.

Successful candidates will be invited to a competency based interview which will assess the experience and behaviours and a technical assessment comprising a 10 minute presentation which will assess the technical skills.

Full details of the interview and assessment process will be shared with shortlisted candidates once the sift has been completed.

Please note there may be a telephone interview prior to the final interview stage.

We aim to provide feedback on request. However where a large number of applications are received it may not be possible to give feedback to candidates who are not invited to interview or assessment. Feedback will be available on request to all candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

Information Session
We are holdingacandidate information sessionto provide you with information about the application and interview processas well as further information on the role and team.

The session will be held onThursday 18^th June from 12 1pm

We will be talking about:

• The Test Engineer role and Testing team

• About Social Security Scotland

• Our recruitment process

• Q&A with the hiring manager
  

Please join us using the link below:

Join the Teams meeting

GDD Pay Supplement
This post is part of the Government Digital and Data (GDD) profession and currently attracts a 3000 annual GDD pay supplement which is paid monthly - pay supplements are reviewed regularly.

Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift week commencing 22^nd June
Interview week commencing 13^thJuly
Location In person in 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 to12months.

AboutUs
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from allwalks of lifein 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 aboutwhat we offer.

As part of theUK Civil Servicewe uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours perweekand 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 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 mayrequirethroughout the recruitment process andduring the course ofyour employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you mayrequireassistancewith any part of our recruitment process please contact us at

Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.

Further Information
This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland the broader Scottish Government or Other Government Departments.

Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply onourCareers Website.

ReadourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.

The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.

If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via

Apply before 23:55 on Monday 22nd June

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