AWS Technical Test Engineer - SC Cleared - Outside IR35

AWS Technical Test EngineerThis Test Automation position requires the candidates to work on client site in Newcastle 2 days a month.

Skilled AWS Technical Test Engineer to work on testing across an extensive AWS tech stack.

Should be confident in working independently, diagnosing technical issues, and efficiently troubleshooting complex problems.

This role involves both manual and potential automation testing, with a strong focus on test planning, cloud infrastructure validation, and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical testing on AWS services using Databricks, Quantexa, Tableau, and Iron Mountain.
• Perform manual testing across AWS components, including S3, CloudWatch, VPC, Lambda, Athena (SQL), and others.
• Understand AWS infrastructure deployment processes, including Terraform-based configurations.
• Develop and execute test plans, ensuring evidence-driven defect tracking via JIRA.
• Work in a 3-Amigos approach, collaborating closely with developers and business analysts.
• Engage in client-facing meetings and discussions, presenting test findings and solutions.
• Adapt to potential automation testing, including:
• API testing (e.g., SpecFlow, REST API).
• AWS CLI deployment checks using Boto3 (Python).
• Front-end UI testing where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong AWS expertise - deep understanding of AWS architecture, services, and cloud-based testing.
• Solid test planning skills - ability to structure and execute test strategies effectively.
• Confident and independent problem solver - comfortable reaching out to relevant teams to investigate and resolve issues.
• Experience working within Agile teams - participation in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Ability to adapt - willingness to adjust test strategies as requirements evolve.
• Client-facing skills - ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• API testing experience with Python, Java, or C#.
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform knowledge beneficial).
• CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions, SonarQube for test coverage).
• Performance and security testing knowledge - familiarity with OWASP and monitoring tools.