INTERNAL Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer (£40,444-£44,253)Working Pattern: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per weekLocation: Lincoln, HybridClosing Date: Sunday November 15th, 2026Interviews: Week commencing December 7th, 2026Are you passionate about quality assurance and delivering reliable digital services that make a difference to residents and communities across Lincolnshire?We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join Lincolnshire County Council's IT and digital services team. Reporting to the Test Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and security of business-critical applications, digital services and technology platforms.Working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects and suppliers, you will help ensure that new and enhanced solutions are delivered with confidence, meet business requirements and provide an excellent experience for colleagues, residents and partner organisations.The RoleAs a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing and executing testing activities across diverse portfolio of applications, digital services and transformation programmes. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, meet quality standards and support the Council's digital transformation objectives.This role is responsible for designing and executing test cases, validating system functionality, identifying defects, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT), and contributing to the continuous improvement of testing processes.A key focus of the role will be the adoption of modern testing practices, automation and AI-assisted quality assurance. You will identify opportunities to leverage tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Cowork, Azure DevOps, Playwright, Microsoft PowerApps, Agentic AI and other modern testing technologies to improve test coverage, increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.You will also support automated testing initiatives, validate solutions for quality, security, performance and accessibility, and provide clear reporting on testing progress, outcomes and risks to stakeholders.About YouWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with proven experience in software testing and quality assurance within Agile delivery environments. You will have a strong understanding of testing methodologies and quality assurance practices.You will possess strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Hands on experience in testing web, API, Database, cloud-based and AI-enabled business applications is essential.Ideally, you will hold an ISTQB certification (or equivalent) and have experience working with Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Microsoft 365 and Azure DevOps. Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, accessibility, security and performance testing, and AI-assisted testing capabilities would be advantageous.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality digital services that support thousands of residents across Lincolnshire. You will work with modern Microsoft technologies, automation and emerging AI capabilities while helping to shape and strengthen quality engineering practices across Lincolnshire County Council's digital landscapeAt Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Chandini Satheesh via email [email removed] NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email removed] operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.A Smarter Working EmployerWe have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.