Your new company

Our client is undertaking a transformation initiative aimed at streamlining and enhancing its ability to harness data effectively. Central to this effort is the adoption of a cloud-based data platform (Databricks) which will serve as a foundation for improved data management and analytics capabilities.

Your new role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Testing Analyst to support the implementation of a modern cloud-based data platform, transitioning from an on-premise data warehouse to Databricks on Azure. To be successful in this role, we are seeking a detailed, oriented analyst with the ability to:
Understand business requirements and translate them into test cases

• Execute test cases using SQL/Python to extract and compare data sets

• Investigate and document defects

• Liaise with engineering teams in relation to defects

What you'll need to succeed

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for data platform components, including ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and data models.

• Validate data migrations and transformations from legacy on-premise systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) to the Databricks environment

• Perform data reconciliation between source and target systems to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy

• Collaborate closely with data engineers, architects, business analysts, and project managers to understand requirements and identify quality risks.

• Conduct regression testing and validation of data quality across multiple layers of the medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold)

• Utilise tools such as PySpark, SQL, or Delta Live Tables to automate and enhance testing processes

• Log, track, and manage defects using tools like JIRA, and support root cause analysis

• Ensure adherence to testing standards (including an evolution of testing standards where required) and best practices across the data platform implementation

• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by preparing data scenarios, guiding users, and capturing feedback

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a QA or data testing role, preferably in a data migration or data platform project

• Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation, transformation testing, and reconciliation.

• Hands-on experience testing in cloud environments – preferably Databricks on Azure.

• Familiarity with data lake architecture and modern data stack concepts (e.g., Delta Lake, medallion architecture)

• Understanding of ETL frameworks, orchestration

• Understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines and experience validating large datasets.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work within a high-performing government agency
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and data technologies
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible working arrangements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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