Job Title: Senior Test Engineer Rate: 473 Clearance required: SC cleared Location: Remote ''This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding processJob Description: Required for beta The MEL Data Store project will design and deliver a secure, long term digital solution for collecting, storing, validating, analysing, and reporting Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) data from Landscape Recovery projects. The service will replace the current SharePoint and spreadsheet-based submission processes, which are not fit for purpose and create legal, financial and reputational risks for NE and the wider Defra Group. The scope includes user-centred design, the establishment of robust data management workflows, a front-end submission tool for external users, and a centralised datastore for all MEL data to support 20-30 years of programme delivery. Key skillsAutomated testing frameworks (Playwright/Jest)Data validation testingLoad and performance testing for bulk uploadsCI/CD pipeline testing SFIA Level 5 - Standard ToRDefine, own, and communicate test strategies aligned to delivery, business risk, and government service standards.Select and tailor test approaches (manual, automated, exploratory, risk-based) appropriate to complex systems and integrations.Provide authoritative advice on test scope, ..... full job details .....