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Senior Test Engineer

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Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Location: Hybrid (1 day per week onsite in Manchester required).
Contract Type: Permanent/ or initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Employer: Amber Labs – Digital Consultancy
Clearance: Active SC Clearance preferred, but SC Eligibility accepted
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 a Senior Test Engineer with deep core expertise in building automated test frameworks, to join a critical government programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on highly impactful projects while enjoying a flexible, collaborative environment.

Role Overview – App Remediation

The Applications Remediation workstream shares a similar emphasis on quality and engineering excellence as CRS.

The focus is on:

* Improving and modernising existing applications

* Ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and built to a high standard

Key Responsibilities

* Design, build, and maintain API automation frameworks

* Define and implement test strategies aligned with engineering standards

* Perform functional, integration, and regression testing at API level

* Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and DevOps engineers

* Ensure solutions are: Robust/ Maintainable/ Scalable

* Embed quality engineering practices across teams

* Contribute to modernisation and remediation of legacy applications

* Identify risks early and drive improvements in quality processes

* Analyse defects, perform root cause analysis, and prevent recurrence

FYI - Full job description provided via qualification call(s).

Why Join Us?

* Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Opportunity to shape and influence asset management strategy in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

* Join a rapidly expanding start‑up where personal growth is a part of our DNA

* Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes

* Receive private medical insurance

* 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

Diversity & Inclusion

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We celebrate individuality and believe that different perspectives drive innovation. Every colleague is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two‑stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage: a conversation with the end client. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.

Apply Now and help shape the future of UK digital services with Amber Labs

Reference: 225329874

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CV-Library

Senior Test Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 3, 2026 by CV-Library

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Location: Hybrid (1 day per week onsite in Manchester required).
Contract Type: Permanent/ or initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Employer: Amber Labs – Digital Consultancy
Clearance: Active SC Clearance preferred, but SC Eligibility accepted
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 a Senior Test Engineer with deep core expertise in building automated test frameworks, to join a critical government programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work on highly impactful projects while enjoying a flexible, collaborative environment.

Role Overview – App Remediation

The Applications Remediation workstream shares a similar emphasis on quality and engineering excellence as CRS.

The focus is on:

* Improving and modernising existing applications

* Ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and built to a high standard

Key Responsibilities

* Design, build, and maintain API automation frameworks

* Define and implement test strategies aligned with engineering standards

* Perform functional, integration, and regression testing at API level

* Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and DevOps engineers

* Ensure solutions are: Robust/ Maintainable/ Scalable

* Embed quality engineering practices across teams

* Contribute to modernisation and remediation of legacy applications

* Identify risks early and drive improvements in quality processes

* Analyse defects, perform root cause analysis, and prevent recurrence

FYI - Full job description provided via qualification call(s).

Why Join Us?

* Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Opportunity to shape and influence asset management strategy in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

* Join a rapidly expanding start‑up where personal growth is a part of our DNA

* Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes

* Receive private medical insurance

* 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

Diversity & Inclusion

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. We celebrate individuality and believe that different perspectives drive innovation. Every colleague is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two‑stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage: a conversation with the end client. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.

Apply Now and help shape the future of UK digital services with Amber Labs
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Reference: 225329874

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