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We're looking for a highly experienced Test Specialist to join our Data Engineering and Analytics function. Our Test Specialist will play a crucial role in modernising and optimising test processes across the function, with a specific focus on test automation in the context of data engineering and analytics delivery. This role involves working closely with our Test Manager, and across multiple agile delivery teams to ensure the highest quality of data ingestion, transformation pipelines (ETL/ELT), and analytical models.

As our Test Specialist, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

Access to a generous discretionary profit share scheme
Colleague discounts on Jet2.com and Jet2holidays flights
Hybrid working
What you'll be doing:

Test Process Modernisation and Optimisation:

Working alongside our Test Manager, lead the modernisation and optimisation of test processes across the data engineering and analytics function.
Identify gaps and opportunities in existing testing practices and drive initiatives to address them.
Develop and implement test automation strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Test Strategy and Automated Framework Development for various testing phases like system testing, integration testing, non-functional testing (performance, security)
Technical Testing:

Support teams and key initiatives where required by conducting testing across data ingestion and transformation pipelines (ETL/ELT)
Validate analytical data models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Utilize cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and tools such as Snowflake, dBt, Fivetran, and Tableau for testing purposes.
Thought Leadership and Collaboration:

Act as a thought leader for testing within the data analytics space advocating for modern testing methodologies and technologies like Test Driven development and behaviour driven development or AI ML Based testing approaches for ensuring data quality, anomaly detection and performance.
Collaborate with existing testing teams to align on best practices and innovative testing approaches.
Process Improvement and Upskilling:

Drive continuous improvement in test practices, processes, and automation.
Mentor and train existing test team members to adopt new testing methodologies and tools with a major focus on enabling the wider test and engineering teams to make more use of test automation and other advanced testing techniques over manual testing capability.
What you'll have:

Technical Skills:

Extensive experience in a technical testing role within a data analytics or related function.
Proficiency in testing data ingestion and transformation pipelines (ETL/ELT)
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and tools such as Snowflake, dBt, Fivetran, and Tableau (or similar)
Strong knowledge of SQL and experience in testing databases and data warehouses with dBt (e.g., Snowflake - Preferred, Redshift, BigQuery)
Strong Knowledge of workload automation platforms like Apache Airflow and dBt (Data Build Tool)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps - Preferred, Jenkins) and experience integrating automated tests into pipelines.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS - Preferred, GCP, Azure) for testing and deploying data solutions.
Proficiency in any programming languages (Python - Prferred, Java, Scala, or similar) for developing test automation scripts and frameworks.
Proficiency with automation testing frameworks (Cucumber, Gherkin, TestNG, or similar) for data testing workloads.
Knowledge of performance testing and load testing tools (Apache JMeter or Gatling)
Experience:

Proven track record in supporting and improving test processes in data-related projects.
Experience in leadership, mentoring, or training roles is highly advantageous.
Desirable Qualifications:

Certifications in relevant cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
Experience with additional data integration and analytics tools.
Knowledge of best practices in data governance and security.
ISTQB Fundamentals or Advanced Certification.
Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!

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