Batch Test Specialist


Batch Test Specialist

Location:

Telford

Work Model:

hybrid

Industry:

Software Development

Contact Name:

Pete Hills

Salary:

£450.00 Per Day

Date Published:

11-Feb-2026

We are seeking an experienced Batch Test Specialist to support a major government programme involving complex data integrations, batch processing, and enterprise-scale analytics platforms. 

You'll have strong experience in system integration testing, automated API testing, job scheduling, and ETL/ELT toolsets within secure government environments.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering and testing team, ensuring the reliability, performance, and integrity of batch workflows across distributed platforms such as SAS, Talend, Pentaho, and Denodo.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver batch testing across a wide range of data-processing and integration components.
  • Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts for batch and API-based workflows.
  • Perform system integration testing across multiple platforms and data pipelines.
  • Validate job scheduling logic and ensure end-to-end stability of batch cycles.
  • Conduct automated API testing and contribute to automation framework improvements.
  • Work with developers, data engineers, and product teams to ensure full test coverage and technical quality.
  • Troubleshoot, document, and resolve defects across multi-layered platforms.
  • Produce clear test evidence, reporting, and documentation aligned to government standards.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing input into sprint planning and refinement.

Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Active SC Clearance (HMRC clearance preferred).
  • Strong experience in batch processing, job scheduling, and system integration testing.
  • Automated testing experience, particularly Automated API Testing.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Atlassian Jira (defect management & reporting)
    • Talend (ETL/ELT workflows)
    • Pentaho
    • SAS, SAS Viya, SAS Web Report Studio
    • Denodo (data virtualization)
  • Understanding of engineering best practices across data, integration, and test pipelines.
  • Experience testing within secure, complex government or enterprise environments.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
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