DTS Compliance Test Engineer, 12m FTC

Rail Delivery Group

DTS Compliance Test Engineer managing compliance testing and certification for Digital Ticketing projects. Leading development and execution of risk-based compliance strategies with standards adherence.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 - £52,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the development implementation and ongoing support of risk-based compliance testing.
Identify non-compliance, risks and providing solution-based alternatives.
Encompass certification testing as part of the standards enhancements.
Execution of scripted solutions on multiple Digital Ticketing projects/enhancements/upgrades.
Identify manage and implement manual and automation test scripts to ensure high quality output.
Provide detailed technical input for automation across the test spectrum.
Contribute to the development of test cases for new standards.
Certification Testing with Suppliers and vendors, analysing outputs against Standards.
Develop and execute continuous risk-based compliance testing.
Implement and maintain a Non-Compliance Risk Register and develop recommendations.
Provide testing support within the Test portfolio across multiple projects.
Deliver Technical documentation and guides as required.
Represent the DTS service at relevant Boards and forums.
Build strong relationships with peers internally and externally.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in the implementation and execution of testing activities, including test automation, within large and complex solutions that operate under strict standards-compliance frameworks.
Strong track record in the production and delivery of technical documentation, including test artefacts, guides, and supporting materials.
Experience in certification and standards‑based testing is highly desirable.
Demonstrable experience in interpreting technical specifications and standards documentation, translating these into robust, traceable test scenarios and test cases.
Proven capability in technical problem‑solving, risk identification, and the application of ITIL‑aligned processes.
Familiar with industry‑standard test tools and technologies, including SOAPUI/REST, Playwright, Selenium, Python, and SQL.
Knowledge of test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
Detailed working knowledge of ITSO specifications and rail‑related standards (including RSPS 3002 and related frameworks) is essential.
Knowledge of cEMV processes and practices is desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
Private medical insurance including mental health and specialist care.
Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.

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Hard Skills & Tools

test automationrisk-based compliance testingmanual testingautomation test scriptstest case developmenttechnical documentationproblem-solvingstandards-based testingtest scenario developmentITIL processes

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationtechnical inputsolution-based alternatives