Job Opportunity: Test Lead – Data Platform
Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)
Employment: Contract Role (Outside IR35 considered)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to oversee quality assurance for a large-scale enterprise data platform. This role involves defining testing strategy, managing offshore teams, and ensuring delivery of audit-ready, high-quality data solutions.
About the Project: A strategic cloud-native data platform enabling governed ingestion, transformation, and analytics to support business insights, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute QA strategy across data pipelines and platform components.
- Lead SIT, regression, and release readiness testing across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers.
- Govern test processes, quality gates, and traceability using Agile practices.
- Manage defect triage and collaborate with engineering teams for resolution.
- Oversee data validation (source-to-target checks, schema validation, business rules).
- Provide clear reporting on test progress, risks, and readiness to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with audit requirements and drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills
- Strong background in data testing, ETL validation, and data migration.
- Hands-on expertise with cloud-based data platforms (Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Delta Lake).
- Advanced SQL skills for complex query validation.
- Experience with Agile/DevOps delivery models and JIRA test management.
- Familiarity with automation frameworks (SQL/PySpark preferred).
- Knowledge of CI/CD and release management processes.
- Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, and VS Code, particularly in testing integrations with Databricks and validating related user experience.
Qualification
BE / BTech or equivalent qualification. Testing or project management certification is desirable.
What is expected from you? -
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused.
- Comfortable working in multi-vendor environments.