Senior Test Analyst

Talent International; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst to design and execute end-to-end data testing strategies for enterprise data solutions. You will develop SQL tests, Python scripts, validate ETL processes, and collaborate with Data Engineers and QA teams to ensure data quality and governance.

The role requires 5+ years in data testing and at least 2 years in a Senior Test Analyst capacity, with strong SQL and Python skills, and experience testing large datasets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Data Testing, QA, or related testing roles.
• At least 2 years operating in a Senior Test Analyst capacity.
• Advanced SQL skills with complex joins, aggregations, and data reconciliation.
• Strong Python scripting experience for test automation and data validation.
• Experience testing data pipelines, ETL processes and large datasets.
• Knowledge of data testing methodologies (Regression Testing, End-to-End Data Validation).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute end-to-end data testing strategies for enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Validate data pipelines, ETL processes, and data transformations for accuracy and completeness.
• Build and maintain SQL queries for data validation and reconciliation.
• Develop Python scripts to automate data testing, validation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, QA teams, and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and quality standards.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python scripting

Data testing

ETL testing

Data validation

Regression Testing

End-to-End Data Validation

Job description

• Design, develop, and execute end-to-end data testing strategies for enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Validate data pipelines, ETL processes, and data transformations to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Develop and execute complex SQL queries for data validation, reconciliation, and analysis.
• Build Python scripts to automate data testing, validation, and reporting activities.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues through detailed root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test execution results, and test summary reports.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, QA teams, and stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and quality standards.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, coordination, and ownership of testing outcomes.

About You

You are a detail-oriented testing professional with a strong analytical mindset and proven experience delivering quality outcomes in complex data environments.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Data Testing, QA, or related testing roles.
• At least 2 years operating in a Senior Test Analyst capacity.
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex joins, aggregations, data reconciliation, and query optimisation.
• Strong Python scripting experience for test automation and data validation.
• Demonstrated experience testing data pipelines, ETL processes, and large datasets.
• Strong understanding of data testing methodologies, including:
• Regression Testing
• End-to-End Data Validation