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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Data Tester - **Company:** Indra Group UK & Ireland - **Location:** Redhill, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Information Systems, Databases, Data Systems, Information Lifecycle Management, Release Management, Standard Sql, Requirements Traceability, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Test Management, Strategies of Testing, Bug Reporting, Information Technology - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb53985bca9aae31566e081f0dae49bdf0 ## About the Role * Substantial professional experience in software, systems, device or integration testing within a controlled technical environment. * Proven experience producing and reviewing test strategies, plans, specifications, scenarios, scripts, evidence and completion reports. * Experience testing configuration data or referential data changes and assessing their end-to-end impact across systems and devices. * Ability to translate business, operational and technical requirements into thorough, traceable test coverage. * Experience configuring or validating representative test environments and applying configuration management principles. * Strong defect management skills, including investigation, clear reproduction steps, prioritisation, retesting and closure evidence. * Ability to explain system and device defects clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Working knowledge of SQL and databases, with the ability to interrogate data and support test analysis. * Strong written communication and documentation skills, with competent use of Microsoft Word and Excel. * Ability to plan and manage multiple testing activities, priorities and delivery deadlines with limited supervision. * Experience supporting customer or user witnessed testing and working in a multi-stakeholder delivery environment. * A collaborative approach, with experience mentoring colleagues or providing technical review and assurance. Desirable: * Experience with Cubic Base Data systems or comparable transport ticketing, fare collection or revenue systems. * Knowledge of Fares Revision processes, transport fares, products, concessions, retail or device configuration. * Experience testing across back-office systems and physical ticketing devices such as gates, validators, ticket vending machines or retail equipment. * Ability to write SQL or automation scripts to improve test repeatability, evidence gathering or regression coverage. * Experience of change control, release management, incident management and production deployment in a service environment. * Exposure to test management and defect tracking tools used to maintain requirements traceability and auditable test evidence. Academic Background & Desirable Qualifications Required Academic Background * Bachelor's degree in a relevant analytical, technical or business discipline (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or Economics). Desirable Academic Background * Relevant certification or practical training in SQL, databases, configuration management, quality assurance or test automation. * Educational background in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar, providing understanding of operational processes, system interactions, and transport environments. Professional Certifications (Desirable) * ISTQB Certified Tester qualification, particularly Advanced Level Test Analyst or Technical Test Analyst. ## Description As we continue to expand our operations in the UK, we are strengthening our team with a Senior Configuration Data Tester, who will provide senior-level assurance across the preparation, configuration, verification and controlled delivery of Base Data changes into test and production environments. The role is particularly important for Fares Revisions, service changes and other Base Data configuration releases where accuracy, traceability and disciplined testing are essential. Key duties include: * Own and coordinate the testing of Base Data changes across relevant test environments, systems and field devices. * Review requirements, change requests and technical analysis to determine test scope, coverage, dependencies and acceptance evidence. * Produce robust test strategies, test plans, specifications, scenarios and step-by-step scripts that demonstrate system and device functionality through realistic operational use cases. * Configure and validate test environments in line with configuration management procedures, ensuring they accurately represent the intended production target. * Execute approved test scenarios accurately and within agreed delivery windows, recording the result of each test step and maintaining complete supporting evidence. * Lead defect identification, triage, retesting and closure, working with Base Data Analysts, Developers, operational teams, suppliers and customer stakeholders. * Prepare and conduct customer or user witnessed testing professionally, including independent test witnessing where required. * Provide clear records of testing, acceptance and handover, including metrics, test results, reports, maps, physical media and other delivery artefacts. * Provide senior assurance that Base Data changes are suitable for deployment and that material defects, residual risks and exceptions are clearly documented and escalated. * Support controlled deployment of Base Data and post-deployment verification in accordance with installation and change control procedures. * Investigate live or test issues, identify root causes and support remedial or preventative actions. * Define and improve repeatable testing processes, templates, quality controls and traceability across the end-to-end Base Data lifecycle. * Mentor colleagues, review test work produced by other team members and promote consistent testing practices across the team. * Build effective relationships with customer, supplier and internal stakeholders, providing concise progress, risk and readiness reporting to management. * Attend client premises, project meetings, test facilities and installation locations when required.