AWS Technical Test Engineer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35

AWS Technical Test Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Technical Test Engineer to support testing across a broad AWS technology stack. This role involves a combination of manual and potential automation testing, with a focus on cloud infrastructure validation, test planning and technical troubleshooting.

The position requires occasional client-site attendance in Newcastle, approximately 2 days per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical testing across AWS services and cloud-based platforms.
• Perform manual testing across AWS components, including S3, CloudWatch, VPC, Lambda and Athena (SQL).
• Validate AWS infrastructure deployments, including Terraform configurations.
• Develop and execute test plans, managing defects and evidence through JIRA.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts using a 3-Amigos approach.
• Attend client-facing meetings and communicate test findings.
• Support automation testing where required, including API, AWS CLI and front-end testing.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong AWS knowledge, including architecture, services and cloud-based testing.
• Experience developing and executing structured test plans.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and independent problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within Agile environments.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to adapt testing approaches as project requirements evolve.

Desirable Skills

• API testing experience using Python, Java or C#.
• Infrastructure as Code experience, particularly Terraform.
• CI/CD exposure, including GitHub Actions and SonarQube.
• Performance and security testing knowledge, including OWASP.

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