Lead Test Engineer - Data Engineering

About the role

A financial wellbeing organisation in Australia is looking for a Lead Test Engineer to take charge of testing across its data platforms and the key systems that keep Data Engineering running. The role leads automation and testing practices, works with Data Engineers and technical leaders, and helps shape testing strategy, automation frameworks and engineering standards in a modern cloud-based data environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
• Validate data accuracy, consistency and completeness across multiple projects running on Google Cloud (GCP)
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines in partnership with Data Engineers
• Identify and track defects, supporting resolution with development teams
• Shape testing approaches in both agile and traditional environments
• Champion continuous improvement and innovative automation across data testing

Required profile

• Experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Ability to triage and diagnose issues in live feature development
• Applicants must provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia and, at a minimum, undergo police and basic credit checks; agency applications are not considered

Required skills

• Knowledge of data testing tools such as Python, pytest and pandas
• Strong SQL ability
• Solid understanding of testing in data-centric environments (DataVault a plus)
• Familiarity with Jira and CI/CD practices