Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (£44,241 - £58,997)
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Swansea hybrid £44,241–£58,997 a year Posted today
Job grade: Senior Executive Officer Contract type: Permanent Business area: DVLA - Information Technology Services Type of role: Digital, Information Technology Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share,…
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Sponsor register data last checked 19 Oct 2026 · occupation rules updated 11 Nov 2025
This role says no sponsorship
Security clearance required
Not found in the sponsor register (warning)
The employer name was not found in the register of licensed sponsors dated 2026-10-19T09:25:45+01:00. This is not proof they cannot sponsor — names can differ or licences can be recent.
- Register snapshot: 2026-10-19T09:25:45+01:00
This role says no sponsorship (warning)
FreeHire’s listing data marks this role as not offering sponsorship. The listing text says: “Visa Sponsorship Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship” Listings can be wrong — confirm with the employer.
- Visa Sponsorship Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Requires UK security clearance (warning)
UK security clearance (such as SC or DV) usually requires several years of UK residence, so recently arrived visa holders often don’t qualify. Check with the employer.
Likely eligible occupation (positive)
The job title maps to SOC 2136 (IT quality and testing professionals), which is skilled to RQF level 6 or above on the current rules.
- Job title matched the pattern "software development engineer in test" for SOC 2136.
Shortage-list status (neutral)
This occupation code is not on either the Immigration Salary List or the Temporary Shortage List.
Salary evidence unavailable (unknown)
Hours not stated — going rates assume a standard 37.5-hour week for full-time work.
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