Senior Software Development Engineer in Test in Newcastle upon Tyne)

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Location: Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham, Newcastle, Leeds

Salary: £44,241 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026

Overview

The Strategy, Policy, Digital & Technology Directorate plays a central role in delivering DVSA's digital services that support road safety and compliance across the UK. The Test Engineering team sits within this directorate and is responsible for ensuring high-quality, reliable, and scalable digital products. Working closely with product, delivery, and engineering teams, the group embeds quality from the outset of development, balancing manual and automated testing to provide confidence in delivery. The team drives improvements in testing practices, builds reusable frameworks, and promotes a culture of collaboration, early engagement, and continuous improvement to meet both use...