Test Data Engineer

Job Title: Test Data Engineer
Location: London, UK (3 days in office)
SC Cleared: Required
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test Data Engineer to join our growing team. As a Test Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test cases and scripts for software applications in the banking domain. You will work closely with the development team to identify and resolve defects, ensure product quality, and deliver reliable and efficient software solutions.

Key Data-Testing Responsibilities:
Test Internal data ingestion and reference data ingestion
Data Ingress – Source to Landing Zone
Landing Zone to Bronze
Bronze to Silver – Data Quality, Metadata Enrichment, Tagging, Radar Registration, Reformatting
Silver to Gold – Curation
Registration in Unity Catalogue/Purview
Macrobond PCX use case tests
Scripts PCX use case tests
Output Dataset labelling algorithm tests
Vintaging labelling algorithm tests

Key Core-Testing Responsibilities:
Plan, Schedule, Coordinate, prep, run and report manual tests when required, defect lifecycle, prep test data, mainly for System Test, SIT and migrations testing.
Analyse and prioritise test cases to ensure effective test coverage, identify defects, and track resolution to closure; participate in Defect Triage calls
Create detailed test cases, test plans, and other testing documentation
Participate in Test Workshops to define test scenarios and key inputs for phase test plans
Prepare and present test reports, metrics, and status updates to project stakeholders
Participate in requirement and design reviews to ensure testability
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and functionalities of the software being tested
Also supporting phases of In-Sprint testing, CI/CD, NFT and UAT

Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience preferably in the banking or financial industry
Experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure Data Factory
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes, Jira and for test management Jira-Xray
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to think analytically
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, look for alternative options, be proactive, keep things moving, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment
Professional certifications in software testing, such as ISTQB, are a plus