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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Peregrine Intelligence
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Big Data, Data Security, Data Warehousing, Information Lifecycle Management, Python (Programming Language), Live Connect (Windows), Operational Databases, SQL Databases, Data Logging, Data Processing, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, SC Clearance, Tools for Reporting, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39653983/

## About the Role

Identify and escalate risks and quality issues identified through automated testing * Analyse and report on test activity, results, issues and risks * Support live services through production data analysis and root cause investigation * Operate and support ingest and publishing pipelines and services, identifying opportunities to improve resilience and stability * Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers and data users to understand requirements * Take ownership of understanding the end to end system and support knowledge sharing * Coach and mentor junior engineers and testers in testing best practice * Ensure delivered functionality meets user and customer expectationSkills & Experience: * Active SC clearance * Strong experience as a Senior Test Engineer working on data intensive or platform-based systems * Proven ability to design, implement and maintain automated testing for data pipelines and applications * Strong coding skills in Python and SQL, with

## Description

working knowledge of Java and scripting languages such as Bash * Experience analysing and validating complex datasets in multiple formats * Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, source control and integrating automated testing into delivery workflows * Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and services, including orchestration, monitoring and logging * Working knowledge of data processing and analytics tools, including notebook-based analysis and query services * Understanding of infrastructure as code, containerised solutions and secure data handling, including encryption concepts * Basic understanding of dimensional data models, historical data capture and data lifecycle management * Ability to identify, assess and communicate technical and delivery risks clearly * Experience supporting live production systems and contributing to stability and resilience improvements * Proven experience mentoring and supporting team members in testing best


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