Senior Test Engineer – Secure Cloud Environments

We are hiring for Senior Test Engineer – Secure Cloud Environments.

Location is Reading

Role is Full time

• Deliver system, integration, and end-to-end testing across cloud-based platforms and services.
• Design and execute test scenarios aligned to functional, non-functional, and integration requirements.
• Validate integrations between services, components, and external systems.
• Work closely with engineers, architects, and delivery leads to identify defects early and support root cause analysis.
• Support UAT, security testing, and assurance activities where required.
• Provide clear evidence of test coverage, risks, and outcomes.
• Contribute to incident investigation, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
• Operate effectively within an Agile delivery environment.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced Test Engineer to support delivery across cloud-based, secure government platforms.

This is a hands-­on test role with a strong focus on integration, system, and end-to-end testing. Some proficiency in test automation or scripting is beneficial, particularly where it supports integration testing and repeatability.

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer on complex digital or technology programmes.
• Strong background in integration and system testing.
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. government, defence, critical national infrastructure).
• Ability to understand technical architectures and design effective test scenarios.
• Experience working closely with delivery, engineering, and assurance teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work hybrid with on-site presence in Corsham.

• Experience testing cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or equivalent).
• Exposure to identity and access management (IAM) concepts such as authentication, authorisation, MFA, SSO, RBAC.
• Experience testing integration-heavy solutions involving multiple systems and data flows.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP).
• Some proficiency in test automation, scripting, or tooling to support integration and regression testing in cloud environments.
• Experience working within public sector delivery and assurance frameworks.

• We’re a purpose‑driven organisation committed to creating positive impact and championing inclusion.
• You’ll join a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• We celebrate difference and believe diverse perspectives lead to stronger solutions.
• Even if you don’t meet every requirement,
  we encourage you to apply — great talent comes from a variety of backgrounds.
• Your lived experience, unique strengths, and personal story matter — they help us design better outcomes for the communities we serve.
• We celebrate diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives, and believe these differences enable us to create meaningful impact. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fairness and inclusion for all, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other protected characteristic.
  
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