At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and validate cloud-hosted data solutions in a dynamic, remote environment.
- Company: Join Amber Labs, a forward-thinking digital consultancy transforming the UK public sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a permanent contract, competitive salary, and the flexibility of remote work.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and grow your career in a highly regulated environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative data projects while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in data testing, Informatica, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Fully remote (no multi-site travel required)
Contract Type: Permanent or initial 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Employer: Amber Labs – Digital Consultancy
Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
Start Date: Immediate
About Amber Labs
Amber Labs is a forward-thinking digital consultancy delivering innovative cloud, data, and DevOps solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in helping organisations achieve digital transformation at pace while maintaining the highest security and governance standards. We are seeking an SC Cleared Test Analyst to support the delivery of complex, cloud-hosted data solutions within a highly regulated environment.
Role Overview
This role is ideal for a tester with strong data testing and Informatica experience, combined with a solid understanding of cloud-based delivery across AWS and Azure. The successful candidate will work closely with developers, data engineers, business analysts, and delivery teams to ensure the quality, integrity, and reliability of data-centric solutions. While the primary focus is functional and integration testing within data environments, candidates with performance testing expertise will be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Test Analysis & Design
- Review business, functional, technical, and data requirements
- Develop: Test scenarios / Test cases / Test execution plans
- Ensure traceability between requirements and test coverage
- Test Execution & Reporting
- Execute functional and integration testing activities
- Record and manage defects through to resolution
- Produce clear and accurate test evidence and reporting
- Work collaboratively with: Developers, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, Delivery teams
- Informatica (Primary Requirement)
- Proven hands-on experience with Informatica
- Experience supporting: ETL development and validation, Data integration testing, Data transformation verification, Platform configuration and testing activities
- Strong understanding of: Source-to-target mappings, Data lineage, Data reconciliation techniques
- Data Project Experience
- Demonstrable experience working on data-focused programmes and projects
- Experience testing: Data pipelines, ETL processes, Data migration activities, Data integration solutions
- Ability to: Validate complex data transformations, Identify data quality issues, Verify business and technical data requirements
- Strong understanding of: Data quality assurance, Data validation methodologies, End-to-end integration testing
- Cloud Platforms – AWS & Azure
- Practical experience working within cloud-hosted environments using: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
- Understanding of: Cloud deployment models, Test environment management, Cloud-hosted data services, Monitoring and operational considerations impacting testing
- Ability to support testing across distributed cloud environments
- Highly Desirable Skills
- Performance Testing
- Experience with tools such as: LoadRunner & Performance Center
- Experience Performing Load, Stress, Soak and Endurance testing, Performance benchmarking
- Performance Monitoring & Analysis
- Experience monitoring: Web applications, APIs, Database platforms
Apply Now and help shape the future of UK digital services with Amber Labs.
Test Analyst - Informatica (Active SC Clearance Required) in Chesterfield employer: Amber Labs
Amber Labs is an exceptional employer, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge digital consultancy, particularly within the public sector. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the realm of cloud and data solutions.
