Test Engineer

My client is looking for an experienced Test Engineer to take ownership of testing across modern data platforms. This is a hands-on role where you’ll design, implement, and execute test strategies for data pipelines, models, and reporting solutions built on Azure technologies.

• Define and own the overall testing strategy for data pipelines, data models, and BI solutions.
• Develop and implement automated testing frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and execute test cases across data ingestion, transformation, storage, and presentation layers.
• Validate data accuracy, performance, and usability within Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Power BI.
• Establish and monitor data quality checks, reconciliation, and compliance processes.
• Collaborate closely with data engineers, BI developers, architects, and product owners to embed testing best practices across delivery.

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer within data engineering or analytics environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure data services – Databricks, ADF, ADLS, Power BI.
• Proficiency in SQL and data profiling for test design and validation.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Python/PySpark, Great Expectations, Pytest, or dbt tests.
• Practical understanding of CI/CD integration (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as the lead testing specialist.

• Experience working within public sector or regulated data environments.
• Knowledge of data performance testing and monitoring.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, TDD, and BDD practices.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification.