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Lead Test Engineer (Azure Databricks)

The Link, Guildford

Lead Test Engineer (Azure Databricks)

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The Link, Guildford

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 1 day ago, 5 Aug | Get your application in today.

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Full Job Description

Lead Test Engineer (Azure Databricks) | £550/day Outside IR35 | 6+ Months | Fully Remote (UK)
We are working directly with an IT consultancy that's delivering major work across the UK public sector and is looking for an experienced Lead Test Engineer to join a key Azure Databricks programme.
You'll be responsible for defining and leading the test strategy across the Azure data platform, building scalable automated testing frameworks, embedding quality into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and driving best practice across the engineering team. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience testing Azure Databricks platforms who can hit the ground running.
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the test strategy for the Azure Databricks data platform.Design and implement a structured test framework to replace ad-hoc pytest usage, establishing consistent patterns, standards, and reusable components for the team.Build CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) that run automated tests and surface data and pipeline issues before they reach production.Introduce and embed test-driven development (TDD) practices across the engineering team.Define and implement data quality checks and validation rules across ingestion and transformation stages, using tools such as Soda Data Quality or DQX.Lead, mentor and set direction for test engineers, reviewing their work and raising testing standards across the platform.Collaborate with data engineers, architects and platform leads to embed testing early in the development lifecycle.Produce clear documentation of the test strategy, framework, and standards for ongoing use by the wider engineering team.Track and report on test
coverage, defect trends, and platform quality metrics to programme and technical leads.
£550 per day DoE | Outside IR35 | Initial 6-month contract | Fully Remote

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/lead-test-engineer-azure-databricks-127151480
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