Summary: The Automation Tester - Data role focuses on validating data pipelines and ensuring data integrity across ETL processes. The position is for a duration of 6 months with the possibility of extension and requires on-site presence in Telford once every three weeks. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £425.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute automated tests across data pipelines
- Validate data transformations between source and target systems
- Build and maintain test frameworks for ETL validation
- Work closely with data engineers to ensure quality is Embedded
- Support defect identification, root cause analysis, and resolution
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in test automation within data/ETL environments
- Experience validating data pipelines and transformations
- SQL proficiency for data validation
- Familiarity with modern test tooling (eg Playwright or equivalent)
Salary (Rate): £425 daily
City: Telford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Automation Tester - Data
6 months, scope to extend
Inside IR35, £425 P/D
Location: 1 x every 3 weeks on site in Telford (Kit collection in London, Manchester or Bristol)
Eligible for SC
Automation Test Engineer focused on validating data pipelines and ensuring integrity of data across ETL processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute automated tests across data pipelines
- Validate data transformations between source and target systems
- Build and maintain test frameworks for ETL validation
- Work closely with data engineers to ensure quality is Embedded
- Support defect identification, root cause analysis, and resolution
Experience Required
- Strong experience in test automation within data/ETL environments
- Experience validating data pipelines and transformations
- SQL proficiency for data validation
- Familiarity with modern test tooling (eg Playwright or equivalent)
Nice to Have
- Experience testing Talend-based solutions
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in large-scale or government programmes