Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer – SC Cleared

Permanent | Hybrid (40% onsite) | Data & Automation |

At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

The role:

We are seeking an SC Cleared Test Automation Engineer to support a large-scale data transformation and migration programme within a secure environment.

This role will focus on building and executing automated testing solutions across modern data platforms, ensuring the quality, integrity, and reliability of data pipelines and reporting outputs.

You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to validate data flows across technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Power BI.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong data-focused test automation experience to play a key role in a high-impact transformation programme.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute automated test frameworks for data pipelines and transformations
• Validate data integrity across Azure Data Factory and Databricks workflows
• Perform end-to-end testing of data migration activities
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting outputs within Power BI
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to embed quality across the delivery lifecycle
• Develop and maintain test scripts, test cases, and automation suites
• Identify defects, data inconsistencies, and performance issues across datasets
• Support CI/CD integration for automated testing within Azure environments
• Provide clear reporting on test results, risks, and data quality metrics

Skills & Experience:

• Active SC Clearance (essential)
• Proven experience in test automation within data environments
• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory and Databricks
• Experience testing data migration and transformation processes
• Familiarity with Power BI testing and validation
• Experience working within Azure-based ecosystems
• Strong understanding of data quality, validation, and reconciliation techniques
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in secure or public sector environments
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks
• Experience with SQL, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Exposure to large-scale transformation or migration programmes

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You’ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you’ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you’ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You’ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You’re not a contractor - you’re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

Our Culture

We’re curious, open, and always learning. We believe in doing great work and doing it with integrity. We support each other, share ideas freely, and celebrate progress big and small. And we care about the impact we make, whether that’s helping clients solve tough problems or creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be a diverse team, with 20+ nationalities represented across Peregrine. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our partnerships and internal initiatives, we’re working to improve social mobility, reduce our environmental impact, and help our clients build more inclusive teams too.

Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing