Testing and Delivery Lead

Relha LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Consulting LLP seeks a Testing and Delivery Lead (Data Engineer III) to drive delivery coordination for the Reference Data Management workstream and lead QA activities for cyclical data model testing. The role blends program oversight with hands-on test automation leadership across cloud platforms and data environments.

The successful candidate will manage planning, resourcing, dependencies, and offshore QA teams while coordinating end-to-end testing and client delivery across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years building automated testing frameworks using SQL, PySpark, and Python.
• Hands-on AWS and Databricks experience.
• Experience leading offshore quality assurance teams.
• Experience coordinating end-to-end testing across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, resourcing, and dependency management for Reference Data Management workstream across upstream and downstream teams.
• Oversee testing and validation of cyclical data model updates and deployments to support data accuracy, integrity, and release readiness.
• Build, maintain, and extend automated testing assets using SQL, PySpark, and Python across evolving source systems and data model changes.
• Lead offshore QA team activities, including priority setting, daily coordination, defect triage, and progress tracking against release plans.
• Support client delivery through status reporting, risk escalation, milestone tracking, and coordination of end-to-end testing across cross-functional teams.

Skills

SQL

PySpark

Python

AWS

Databricks

Offshore QA leadership

CI/CD

End-to-end testing

Data modernization

Insurance data knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Databricks

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Testing and Delivery Lead supports a BI data modernization program by driving delivery coordination for the Reference Data Management workstream and leading quality assurance activities for cyclical data model testing. This role blends program delivery oversight with hands‑on test automation leadership, requiring someone who can manage cross-team dependencies, support client delivery priorities, and maintain testing rigor across releases. The ideal candidate brings insurance industry experience, strong data engineering and QA capabilities, and experience working across modern cloud and data platforms.

As a Data Engineer III (Test and Delivery Lead) on the AI & Engineering team, you will be responsible for…

Lead planning, resourcing, and dependency management for the Reference Data Management workstream across upstream and downstream teams.

Oversee testing and validation of cyclical data model updates and deployments to support data accuracy, integrity, and release readiness.

Build, maintain, and extend automated testing assets using SQL, PySpark, and Python across evolving source systems and data model changes.

Lead offshore QA team activities, including priority setting, daily coordination, defect triage, and progress tracking against release plans.

Support client delivery through status reporting, risk escalation, milestone tracking, and coordination of end‑to‑end testing across cross‑functional teams.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

AI & Engineering leverages engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated, sector‑focused solutions across software, data, artificial intelligence, networks, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Our teams help clients modernize technology and data platforms, improve mission‑critical operations, and enable business advantage through scalable engineering solutions. We tailor our delivery approach to each client’s priorities, operating environment, and transformation goals.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks using SQL, PySpark, and Python

Hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Databricks

Experience leading offshore quality assurance teams

Experience coordinating end‑to‑end testing across cross‑functional teams

Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

Experience supporting business intelligence or data modernization programs

Experience with reference data management

Experience with insurance data domains such as policy, claims, or underwriting

Experience integrating testing into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at [emailprotected] .

Our people and culture

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients' most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.

Our purpose

Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. Our purpose comes through in our work with clients that enables impact and value in their organizations, as well as through our own investments, commitments, and actions across areas that help drive positive outcomes for our communities. Learn more.

From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see https://www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

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