Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Swansea SA6 7JL
Key information
- Pay
- £44,241 to £58,997 a year, pro rata
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- Hybrid - 2 days remote
- Posted date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
About this role
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Location
Swansea
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Salary
£44,241 - £58,997. The base pay is £44,241. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £14,756. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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Contract Type
Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we take testing very seriously and we automate as much as we can. Our SDETs are building best-in-class test automation software so that we can build products quickly and safely. You will be a critical part of a squad following a behaviour-driven design approach (ATDD). You will love to code and to test in equal measure and challenge us to increase the scope of our Continuous Testing.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Plan and lead development on sets of related stories
Coach and mentor more junior colleagues
Understand and be proficient in different types of testing
Write clean, maintainable automated testing code
Benefits
Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme
Digital communities with clear career frameworks
On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)
On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff
Free parking