Data Platform Testing Strategist

6 days ago


Old Toronto, Canada nugget Full time

We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Testing Strategist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive test strategy for our Azure Databricks ecosystem.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering (Testing) in Data platforms and will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication skills.

Azure Databricks is a fast, easy, and collaborative Apache Spark-based analytics platform that allows users to perform large-scale data processing tasks quickly and efficiently. As a Data Platform Testing Strategist, you will be responsible for ensuring that the platform meets the required quality standards by identifying performance bottlenecks and providing support to Performance and Security testing.

You will work closely with development teams and stakeholders to plan and coordinate UAT, Business and E2E testing activities, design, develop and maintain automated Data test frameworks, engineering pipelines and scripts. Additionally, you will track and analyze QE testing progress, provide metrics on the QE effort and coach and mentor the testing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex Data Modernization initiatives and lead Data Platform migration projects such as from Cognos to PowerBI. You will be expected to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and other Technical teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • In-depth knowledge in testing Azure Databricks, Azure ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Azure PowerBI, SQL Server
  • Excellent coding skills in Python, PySpark, Scala, SQL, Java
  • Knowledge in Data testing, ETL testing, implementation of Automation test frameworks in Data platforms
  • Knowledge in Data governance, Data pipeline framework, Data ingestion, Data ops, Data profiling, Unity catalog, etc.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. If you have a proven track record of success in Quality Engineering and are passionate about working with cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply.



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