Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking Software Development Engineers in Test with strong software engineering skills, experience building automated test frameworks, and hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and agile delivery. Based in Swansea on a permanent HEO appointment, this role offers hybrid working (minimum 60% office-based) and a salary of £39,163 plus 29% pension and excellent Civil Service benefits. Shape the Future of Digital Services at DVLADVLA is responsible for delivering safe, secure and reliable national motoring services at significant scale, supporting millions of drivers and vehicles across the UK. DVLA Digital is on a long-term transformation journey, modernising services, platforms and technology while maintaining public trust, safety and resilience.As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be embedded within agile delivery squads, helping ensure quality, automation and testability are engineered into DVLA services from the outset.As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will:Design, build and maintain automated test frameworksWork as a core member of agile delivery squadsWrite automated tests in parallel with feature developmentChampion quality, testability and engineering best practiceCollaborate closely with software engineers, business analysts and delivery managersEssential skills for the Software Development Engineer in Test include:Experience writing automated tests using modern programming languagesDemonstrable experience of automation across multiple test typesPractical experience of Continuous IntegrationExperience working in agile delivery environmentsHigh attention to detail and confidence to challenge constructivelyDesirable skills for the Software Development Engineer in Test include:Experience working on large-scale digital servicesExposure to cloud-based or serverless environmentsFamiliarity with behaviour-driven or acceptance-test-driven approachesIn return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including:Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% time spent on siteFlexible start and finish timesCivil Service pension with employer contributions of 29%Generous annual leave plus public holidaysAccess to learning, development and progression within DVLA DigitalWhy Join?You will work on nationally important digital services used by millions, embedding quality at scale and contributing to long-term digital transformation across government.If you care about writing code, building quality in from day one, and delivering services that genuinely matter, apply via the link and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch.JBRP1_UKTJ