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Test Data Engineer

Mastek
Slough
4 days ago
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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

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