Senior Test Automation Engineer

e.surv Chartered Surveyors; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead the charge in automating testing practices. This role involves designing robust test automation strategies for cutting-edge data and machine learning products. Collaborate with a dynamic team of data engineers and scientists to ensure quality is built into every product. If you are passionate about test automation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in test automation, preferably in a data-driven or ML environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with Azure services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines and APIs.
• Integrate test automation into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Test Automation

Python

Data Pipelines Testing

API Testing

Cloud-native Applications Testing

Azure DevOps

Testing Frameworks

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure Databricks

Pytest

NUnit

Postman

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Job Profile

Join Our Team as a Senior Test Automation Engineer!

Are you passionate about test automation and eager to work with cutting-edge data and Machine Learning products? We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Data business area. This key role involves designing and implementing robust, scalable test automation strategies across a suite of ML-driven data products, helping us ship with confidence and speed.

Key Accountabilities

1. Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines, APIs, and machine learning products.
2. Integrate test automation into our Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
3. Collaborate closely with data engineers, data scientists, and product owners to define quality criteria and acceptance scenarios.
4. Drive test-first thinking and practices within the team (e.g., BDD, TDD).
5. Identify areas for test coverage improvement and ensure automated checks are in place across the SDLC.
6. Mentor team members on best practices in automated testing.
7. Champion quality as a shared team responsibility.
8. Stay updated with the newest procedures and testing tools available.
9. Line management responsibilities for other Test Automation Engineers.

Knowledge, Experience, And Qualifications Required

1. Proven experience in test automation, preferably in a data-driven or ML environment.
2. Strong proficiency in Python (you'll need to code your own tests).
3. Experience testing data pipelines, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
4. Familiarity with Azure services (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, ML, Functions).
5. Experience using Azure DevOps, pipelines, and storyboards.
6. Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, NUnit, SpecFlow, Postman).
7. A pragmatic, team-first mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Bonus Skills

1. Other programming and scripting languages (e.g., C#, JavaScript).
2. Experience with ML model testing or validation frameworks.
3. Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban practices.
4. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
5. Understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality standards.

Person Specification

1. Fast learner, collaborator, data-driven, start-up mentality.

If you are ready to lead the charge in automating our testing practices and ensuring quality is built into everything we do, apply now to join our innovative team!

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If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role, please contact Alka Tarafdar on 07751808563.

PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients. If you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance