Job DescriptionJob Title: Data Test Engineer
Department: Technology
Reports to: Lead Data Engineer
Direct Reports: None
Location: London / Newcastle
Role Overview
Our leading insurance client is looking for a Data Test Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance in testing data products, focusing on cloud-based technology tools, including Microsoft Azure Data Factory, Databricks, PowerBI, and other services within the Azure ecosystem. You will collaborate with a team of data professionals working in an agile environment, ensuring the successful delivery of data solutions that align with both business requirements and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the testing efforts for data engineering.
- Develop and execute robust testing strategies and plans for data products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
- Design, implement, and manage both manual and automated testing processes for data pipelines, dashboards, and datasets.
- Track, raise, and retest defects, ensuring their timely resolution.
- Monitor test progress and report on any issues to stakeholders.
- Ensure industry best practices and regulatory compliance in testing operations.
- Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and liaise with business stakeholders as necessary.
- Work closely with development teams to promote quality standards, unit testing, and integration testing practices.
- Stay current with the latest trends and tools in data testing, incorporating these into the testing process where relevant, especially in prioritizing test automation.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by management, within your scope of expertise.
Required Skills and Experience
- In-depth knowledge of data testing methodologies and tools, particularly in the realm of data engineering.
- Experience with both automated and manual testing techniques.
- Proficient in Python, SQL, and various test automation frameworks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Experience in user-facing testing during UAT, including defect logging.
- Ability to work effectively in agile teams.
Our Culture
We are driven by a shared mission of collaboration and empowerment. Our values focus on providing exceptional service, building relationships rooted in trust, and treating colleagues with the same respect we offer our members and clients. We celebrate the diversity and strengths of our team, striving for excellence in everything we do.