Test Engineer Data Platforms (FTC-6months Hybrid London or Manchester)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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
Essential Skills & Experience- 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.
Desirable- 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.