Public Sector Resourcing
Informatica Test Engineer
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On behalf of DWP, we are looking for an Informatica Test Engineer for a 12 Month (Inside IR35) contract based up to 3 days per week in Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle or Blackpool.
Purpose
To support and reduce technical debt, refactor legacy feeds and migrate services to the cloud, specialist Informatica PowerCenter engineering capability is required to maintain and enhance existing data integrations, support cutovers and source system changes, and ensure data remains accessible, performant and reliable for users.
Role and Responsibilities
- Experience testing Informatica and SAS data pipelines
- Strong SQL and database knowledge, particularly Oracle and data warehouse structures (e.g. dimensional models, SCD types)
- Test thoroughly by creating and using synthetic test data to make sure data schema, mappings and processes work as expected
- Provide support and guidance where needed to other test engineers
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Review requirements, specifications, and defining test conditions.
- Executing test scripts and scenario's
- Facilitate test planning and estimation.
- Defect management and resolution
- Test reporting to stakeholders
- Experience with agile methodology and continuous improvement processes
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- ISTQB certified
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Skills and Experience
- Experience in testing Informatica and SAS data pipelines
- Strong SQL and Database knowledge, particularly Oracle
- Defect Management and resolution
- Previous experience of working in other government departments would be an advantage
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
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Armed Forces Covenant
DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
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