Test Engineer SC Newcastle

- We require active SC clearance. - We require strong experience as a Senior Test Engineer working on data-intensive or platform-based systems. - We require proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated testing for data pipelines and applications. - We require strong coding skills in Python and SQL, with working knowledge of Java and scripting languages such as Bash. - We require experience analysing and validating complex datasets in multiple formats. - We require a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, source control, and integrating automated testing into delivery workflows. - We require experience working with cloud-based data platforms and services, including orchestration, monitoring, and logging. - We require working knowledge of data processing and analytics tools, including notebook-based analysis and query services. - We require understanding of infrastructure as code, containerised solutions, and secure data handling, including encryption concepts. - We require a basic understanding of dimensional data models, historical data capture, and data lifecycle management. - We require the ability to identify, assess, and communicate technical and delivery risks clearly. - We require experience supporting live production systems and contributing to stability and resilience improvements. - We require proven experience mentoring and supporting team members in testing best practice. - We consider experience supporting large-scale, secure public sector platforms desirable. - We consider experience operating and supporting live production data services desirable. - We consider understanding of user journeys and translating expectations into testable outcomes desirable.