Test Engineer

Job summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland's prosecution service, working at the heart of the justice system to deliver essential services for communities across the country. As a Test Engineer within our Information Services Division, you will play an important role in supporting the digital systems and services that enable COPFS to deliver its work effectively and efficiently.

Working as part of an experienced Software Testing Team, you will help ensure that digital products and services are reliable, accessible and fit for purpose. Collaborating with developers, business analysts and a wide range of stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions that support colleagues across Scotland and help drive continuous improvement across our digital services.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, working collaboratively and maintaining high standards of quality. You'll be involved in a variety of digital projects, with opportunities to contribute throughout the development lifecycle and play a key role in ensuring successful outcomes for users and stakeholders.

We are looking for a motivated and analytical individual who can build effective working relationships, adapt to changing priorities and apply sound judgement when assessing quality and risk. Whether you are looking to further develop your existing testing experience or take the next step in your career, you will join a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about delivering quality digital services and want to use your skills to make a meaningful contribution within a unique public service organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Person specification

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative individual with experience in software testing and a passion for delivering high quality digital services. You will be comfortable working within Agile delivery environments, planning and executing testing activities, and building effective working relationships with technical and non-technical colleagues to support successful project outcomes.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess requirements, identify risks and defects, and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences. You will be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

You will thrive in a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing practices. A proactive approach to learning and development, alongside a willingness to embrace new technologies and ways of working, will be important to your success in this role.

Experience of accessibility testing and cloud-based environments would be advantageous. Knowledge or experience of automation testing, using tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java or equivalent technologies, and performance testing methodologies would also be beneficial, but is not essential.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £39,936, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes £11,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:

• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 2 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Please see application pack.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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

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Working for the Civil Service

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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 theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Sayan Mitra
• Email : Sayan.Mitra@copfs.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk