Test Engineer (Ref: 14045)

Job summary

This position is based Nationally

Job description

Test Engineer

Location: National*

Closing Date: 4 February 2026

Interviews: w/c 16 February 2026

Grade: SEO

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: National £42,914-£51,675 which may include an allowance of £8,761 London £49,325-£56,050 which may include an allowance of £6,725

Working pattern: Full time, Part-Time, Flexible Working

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 1 Year

*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Test Engineer here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative End User Compute Services (EUCS) team.

This role aligns against Quality Assurance Testing from the Government Digital and Data Framework

The EUCS team is part of Technology Services in Justice Digital, a modern and diverse workplace that promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working options. They design, deliver and support the core infrastructure and systems that enable End User Compute Services and line of business applications for over 100,000 Ministry of Justice users across over 800 locations.

The Test Engineer role has a focus on test planning activities including discovery capture, test definition and the estimation of test effort to ensure all EUC services are fit for purpose and allow MoJ staff to undertake their operational duties effectively.

These are exciting times at Justice Digital. We have a clear vision - to develop a digitally enabled justice system that works simply for its users - and we’re looking for enthusiastic, talented people to help us achieve it.

We’re making things better by building adaptable, effective services and making systems that are simple to use for staff and citizens. It can be challenging but it’s also important and rewarding.

As well as doing interesting work, we’re creating an environment that’s great to work in. We provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and offer brilliant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued.

To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Test Strategies: Create and maintain robust test strategies for all products and services within the agreed service area.

• Design and Execute Tests: Design and execute tests that reflect agreed business and operational scenarios.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Product Leads to implement effective test strategies as part of EUC service life cycle management. Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues across the MoJ to design and execute test scenarios and produce detailed test reports.

• Problem Investigation and Analysis: Undertake testing during problem investigations, identify patterns and trends, and contribute to solutions.

• Modern Testing Approaches: Leverage automation techniques where appropriate and implement modern testing practices.

• Release and Change Management: Apply knowledge of release management processes and workflows. Work within change management frameworks to ensure smooth transitions.

• Cloud Deployment Solutions: Manage cloud-based deployment solutions (e.g., Intune, Workspace).

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to frame test plans around technical solutions.

• Technical Tools Implementation: Implement appropriate technical test tools to support effective testing.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

Person Specification

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams: Work with Product Leads to implement effective test strategies as part of EUC service life cycle management. Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues across the organisation to design and execute test scenarios and produce detailed test reports.

• Ability to learn and implement appropriate technical test tools, analyse changes to product and service development, run and manage tests to ensure requirements are fully met.

• Experience of using a range of contemporary technologies and stay up to date with industry developments to make cost-effective use of emerging tools and technologies.

• Proven professional awareness in areas such as architecture, continuous integration and deployment, coding, or scripting languages. Visualise and articulate complex problems and concepts, making disciplined decisions based on available information.

• Shows willingness to help transform government into a more agile organisation by embedding modern automation testing practices.

• Maintains a proactive attitude toward documenting software, business processes, and incidents, viewing automated tests as living documentation.

Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace.

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 and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a CV and Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) should outline your experience and skills, giving clear examples of work undertaken. It should address the following 3 areas, using a separate paragraph for each (*Personal Statements which have not adhered to the application process, of providing examples to the 3 points below, may be rejected at sift):

Your application should evidence experience of the following -

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams: Work with Product Leads to implement effective test strategies as part of EUC service life cycle management. Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues across the organisation to design and execute test scenarios and produce detailed test reports.

• Ability to learn and implement appropriate technical test tools, analyse changes to product and service development, run and manage tests to ensure requirements are fully met.

• Maintains a proactive attitude toward documenting software, business processes, and incidents, viewing automated tests as living documentation.

A diverse panel will review your application against the criteria above.

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement. Application Guidance

Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on your experience of the following will be conducted prior to the sift:

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams: Work with Product Leads to implement effective test strategies as part of EUC service life cycle management. Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues across the organisation to design and execute test scenarios and produce detailed test reports.

In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

• Working together
• Making effective decisions
• Delivering at pace
• Changing and improving

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms and Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact digitalanddatarecruitment@justice.gov.uk

Person specification

Please refer to attached Job Description

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £42,914, Ministry of Justice contributes £12,432 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

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

How to Apply

Candidates must submit a CV and Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) should outline your experience and skills, giving clear examples of work undertaken. It should address the following 3 areas, using a separate paragraph for each (*Personal Statements which have not adhered to the application process, of providing examples to the 3 points below, may be rejected at sift):

Your application should evidence experience of the following -

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams: Work with Product Leads to implement effective test strategies as part of EUC service life cycle management. Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues across the organisation to design and execute test scenarios and produce detailed test reports.

• Ability to learn and implement appropriate technical test tools, analyse changes to product and service development, run and manage tests to ensure requirements are fully met.

• Maintains a proactive attitude toward documenting software, business processes, and incidents, viewing automated tests as living documentation.

A diverse panel will review your application against the criteria above.

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement. Application Guidance

Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on your experience of the following will be conducted prior to the sift:

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams: Work with Product Leads to implement effective test strategies as part of EUC service life cycle management. Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues across the organisation to design and execute test scenarios and produce detailed test reports.

In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

• Working together
• Making effective decisions
• Delivering at pace
• Changing and improving

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a 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

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.

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).

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
• Telephone : 0345 241 5359

Recruitment team

• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…

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