Senior Test Automation Engineer
Job Profile:
Join Our Team as a Senior Test Automation Engineer!
Are you passionate about test automation and eager to work with cutting-edge data and Machine Learning products? We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Data business area. This key role involves designing and implementing robust, scalable test automation strategies across a suite of ML-driven data products, helping us ship with confidence and speed.
Key Accountabilities:
- Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines, APIs, and machine learning products.
- Integrate test automation into our Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, data scientists, and product owners to define quality criteria and acceptance scenarios.
- Drive test-first thinking and practices within the team (e.g., BDD, TDD).
- Identify areas for test coverage improvement and ensure automated checks are in place across the SDLC.
- Mentor team members on best practices in automated testing.
- Champion quality as a shared team responsibility.
- Stay updated with the newest procedures and testing tools available.
- Line management responsibilities for other Test Automation Engineers.
Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications Required:
- Proven experience in test automation, preferably in a data-driven or ML environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python (you'll need to code your own tests).
- Experience testing data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
- Familiarity with Azure services (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, ML, Functions).
- Experience using Azure DevOps, pipelines, and storyboards.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, NUnit, SpecFlow, Postman).
- A pragmatic, team-first mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Bonus Skills:
- Other programming and scripting languages (e.g., C#, JavaScript).
- Experience with ML model testing or validation frameworks.
- Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban practices.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
- Understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality standards.
Person Specification:
- Fast learner, collaborator, data-driven, start-up mentality.
If you are ready to lead the charge in automating our testing practices and ensuring quality is built into everything we do, apply now to join our innovative team!
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If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contact Alka Tarafdar on 07751808563.
PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING - All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.