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Bedford

Job Summary

Test Engineer

£52,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid

Join the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Test Engineer and help deliver high-quality digital services that make a real difference to people's lives.

As an embedded member of a multidisciplinary Scrum team, you will be responsible for ensuring quality is considered throughout the development lifecycle. Working closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers and Delivery Managers, you will design and execute tests, ensure requirements are testable, support refinement activities, manage defects, and provide clear visibility of quality risks and outcomes.

You'll play a key role in both functional and non-functional testing, helping the team deliver reliable, accessible and user-focused products. You'll also contribute to our test automation cbrid Working

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEW IN BEDFORD 7th or 9th SEPTEMBER*apability by creating and maintaining automated tests that provide fast feedback and support our continuous delivery approach.

Beyond your squad, you'll be part of a wider Quality Engineering community where you'll have opportunities to share knowledge, influence ways of working, and help continuously improve quality practices across MaPS.

Join a collaborative and supportive organisation dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Test Engineer will report directly to our QA Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for

Supporting the overall Automated Testing process, maintaining the framework and supporting the other Test Engineers with their automated testing. You will also contribute to the Automated Regression packs with the tests you create. You will work directly with the Product Teams (Scrum Teams) to support their delivery, while also being part of the QA team and participating in our Community of Practice.

At This Role Level, You Will

Identify and raise awareness of risks arising from the automation test results Identify new and implement existing test frameworks to improve confidence in testing Be proficient in a range of coding languages (you may be an expert in only one) Support the wider team to help improve maturity and capability Support the Automated Regression pack so that it remains relevant Maintain the automation framework and pipelines to support rapid delivery Support Test Engineers to deliver automated test sets that can be incorporated into the wider pack Represent QA/Testing inside a Scrum Team, evaluating and owning appropriate tickets Evaluate Backlog Items for testability and own any items marked for testing Support stakeholders in matters of automated testing to increase understanding Participate in Scrum Ceremonies and Artefacts Report to QA Manager on progress and issues and escalate any issues that require it.

At This Role Level, You Will

Identify and raise awareness of risks arising from the automation test results Identify new and implement existing test frameworks to improve confidence in testing Be proficient in a range of coding languages (you may be an expert in only one) Support the wider team to help improve maturity and capability Support the Automated Regression pack so that it remains relevant Maintain the automation framework and pipelines to support rapid delivery Support Test Engineers to deliver automated test sets that can be incorporated into the wider pack Represent QA/Testing inside a Scrum Team, evaluating and owning appropriate tickets Evaluate Backlog Items for testability and own any items marked for testing Support stakeholders in matters of automated testing to increase understanding Participate in Scrum Ceremonies and Artefacts Report to QA Manager on progress and issues and escalate any issues that require it.

Person specification

Skills And Experience Required

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate

Functional Testing

Design and execute a wide range of testing techniques and communicate test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Make decisions on the environment for testing, and can coach others Identify defects, alert the business to them, and help to prioritise them based on defect severity

Non-functional Testing

Design and execute a wide range of non-functional testing techniques Communicate non-functional test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Make decisions on running types of non-functional testing Coach and mentor others Identify defects, alert the business to them, and help to prioritise them based on defect severity

Technical breadth

Demonstrate a good working knowledge of different tools and techniques, and can train others Advise others on testing techniques and frameworks Effectively research, plan and train others within the team

Test analysis

Think creatively, ask the right questions and critically evaluate and communicate findings to a larger team Lead investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes Drive the collection of information and the creation of recommendations for improvements Absorb large amounts of conflicting information and use it to determine solutions

Skills Required

Strong experience in Automation Testing Experience, with the ability to plan, design, script and execute tests Creation and maintenance of Automation Frameworks Creation and maintenance of Regression Library Ability to script Automation tests at a code level, including aspects such as data matrices and cross-browser functionality Experience working as part of a Scrum Team within Agile methodology Experience with Playwright Experience in React Strong capability on multiple languages – Python and Java primarily Ability to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical Testing Methodology certificate (ISTBA/ISEB, BCS, etc.) preferable.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At The Heart Of The Money And Pensions Service Are Our Values – Caring, Connecting, And Transforming, Which Are The Foundation Of Our Success. They Permeate Every Area Of Our Work And Define All Our Business Relationships And The Way We Work With Each Other. We’re Not Only Looking For The Best People To Come And Work For Us, But We Need People Who Align Themselves With Our Values

Caring We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform. Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary) Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains Cycle to work Scheme Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs Life assurance scheme Give as you earn scheme Employee assistance programme (EAP) PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) Enhanced family and sick pay Paid volunteering (2 days a year) Recognition Scheme Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

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

Recruitment Process

Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.

Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.

Interview: If selected, you'll participate in an in-person interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference: MaPS01279

Close Date: 18/10/2026

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

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.

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

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 the Civil 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: Marty Sikora

Email: marty.sikora@reed.com

Recruitment team

Email: moneyand.pensions@reed.com