Who is the programme aimed at?
The SDET Academy is bespoke to the DVLA which has been designed to introduce new entrants to a career as a Software Test Engineer. The programme is aimed at individuals with an aptitude to learn and a keen passion for Technology and Testing.
What is the development programme?
- Two Year Programme
- Gain and develop software testing skills whilst benefitting from the experience and knowledge of our ITS staff
- Work towards a number of industry recognised certifications
- Secure the knowledge and skills for a long-term career in cloud
- Engineering
- The programme kicks off with an intense 12-week boot camp
- Further academic training and qualifications
DVLA Career path
The SDET development programme offers a structured career path that supports your growth as an SDET as you learn more and gain experience.
With on-the-job learning, mentoring, industry recognised training and certification, and experience, Junior SDETs will have the tools to progress to Principal Engineer throughout their career.
We are looking for people who:
- Have an interest in IT
- Are committed to the development programme
- Have enthusiasm to learn
- Enjoy working with others and being part of a team
- Are going to make the most of the time you spend with us
- No formal entry requirements
Success to date
This is our newest programme with 10 recruits and 2 internal engineers starting the programme in October 21. This programme is the first of its kind and has been developed to build the modern skills needed, in a modern software development function.