Are you passionate about leading testing initiatives in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and business insight? Our client, an established organization within the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors, is seeking a dedicated Data Engineer Test Lead to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to shape testing strategies for complex data and BI solutions, working within a supportive, hybrid setting that encourages growth and innovation.

What You'll Do:

• Define and own the test strategy across SIT, data validation, regression, and UAT for data and BI solutions.

• Design and execute data reconciliation, validation, and quality checks, ensuring source-to-target integrity and adherence to business rules.

• Build repeatable test frameworks and implement automated data quality checks where feasible.

• Manage defect logging, triage, root-cause analysis, and resolution processes.

• Lead and mentor a team of testers and QA analysts, coordinating testing resources and priorities.

• Plan and coordinate UAT activities with business users and SMEs, including scope, scenarios, execution tracking, and sign-off.

• Manage testing risks, dependencies, and readiness for go-live.

• Engage stakeholders professionally, maintaining clear communication on testing progress and quality status.

• Develop strong business acumen and credibility, contributing to overall project success.

Duties:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and cases.

• Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure quality standards are met.

• Lead testing efforts for data reconciliation, transformation, and validation.

• Oversee defect management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience in data and QA testing, with at least 2 years in a lead or coordination role.

• Advanced SQL skills (mandatory) and ETL/ELT testing experience.

• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts such as Kimball and Data Vault.

• Strong planning, data analysis, and business acumen skills.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

Experience within the banking, financial services, or insurance industries.

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