Test Engineer (SC Cleared)
On site
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
13-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Description
About the Role
Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a SC Cleared QA Engineer (Automation & Manual) for a contract role. This position requires a highly skilled all-rounder who can perform both manual and automated testing while working with Azure cloud technologies, Terraform provisioning, and CI/CD pipelines.
The ideal candidate must have active SC clearance and hands-on experience in Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse Analytics, Python scripting, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Manual Testing
Design, develop, and execute manual & automated test cases for Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and cloud data pipelines.
Create and maintain automation scripts using Python, PyTest, and Selenium.
Conduct end-to-end functional testing, including data validation, schema consistency, and API testing.
Cloud & Infrastructure Testing
Test Terraform-based infrastructure provisioning to ensure Azure resources (ADF, Synapse, Databricks, SQL) are deployed correctly.
Perform configuration and integration testing for cloud-based data services.
CI/CD & DevOps Testing
Validate Azure DevOps pipelines, release management workflows, and infrastructure deployments.
Identify and troubleshoot issues in build, deployment, and automated testing processes.
Performance & Security Testing
Conduct load & performance testing for Azure data pipelines.
Work with security teams to enforce cloud security best practices and compliance.
Collaboration & Documentation
Work closely with developers, data engineers, and DevOps teams to define test requirements.
Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and defect triage discussions.
Document test cases, automation scripts, and testing best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
SC Clearance (Mandatory) – Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered.
QA Testing Experience: Strong background in manual & automated testing of cloud and data-driven applications.
Technical Skills
Automation Tools: Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework, Postman (for API testing).
Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python for test automation.
Azure Technologies: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse Analytics, SQL Databases, Databricks.
Terraform: Experience in validating Terraform changes for cloud provisioning.
DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Git, YAML pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes.
Cloud Performance & Security Testing: JMeter, Locust, OWASP ZAP (preferred).
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Nice To Have
Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., Spark, Delta Lake, Event Hubs).
Knowledge of AI-driven test automation frameworks.
Azure, ISTQB, or DevOps-related certifications
Why Join Scrumconnect Consulting?
Work with cutting-edge Azure cloud technologies and data platforms. Contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced agile team delivering high-impact solutions. Career growth opportunities with training, certifications, and learning initiatives. Competitive contract rates and flexible work arrangements.
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About the Company
Scrumconnect, an acclaimed consultancy firm, sets the gold standard in crafting sophisticated, user-centric software solutions underpinned by data-driven insights. Our robust software solutions have cast a global footprint, influencing over 50M individuals via 64 robust digital offerings. As trusted allies in public sector transformation, we've partnered with 20% of the top 75 Govt Services, yielding savings exceeding PS24 million for UK taxpayers. Our mission is simple: transform public services into exceptional digital e... Know more
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