Data Engineering Test Analyst

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Data Engineering Test Analyst

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Data Engineering Test Analyst Location Western Cape, Cape Town Job Type Contract - Full-Time hours Job Description Our Client is seeking a Data Engineering Test Analyst to lead the quality assurance and testing of data pipelines, ETL\/ELT processes and BI\/reporting solutions, ensuring data is accurate, reliable and fit for business use. The role combines hands-on SQL\/data testing, test leadership, UAT coordination and stakeholder management. A strong data-testing professional with advanced SQL capability, proven test leadership and UAT experience. Must be analytical, quality-focused and capable of bridging business and technology while maintaining a strong understanding of the broader business context. Key Responsibilities Own the test strategy across SIT, data validation, regression and UAT. Perform source-to-target validation, reconciliation, row-count checks, transformation testing and business-rule validation. Develop repeatable test approaches and automated data-quality checks. Manage defects, triage, root-cause analysis and resolution tracking. Lead and mentor testers and coordinate testing priorities and resources. Plan and manage UAT, including scope, scenarios, entry\/exit criteria, execution and business sign-off. Manage testing risks, dependencies and go-live readiness. Engage effectively with Business, SMEs and technical teams. Provide clear reporting on quality, coverage, defects and testing status. Requirements Bachelor's degree\/diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience. 5-8 years' experience in QA\/data testing, including 2+ years in a Test Lead or coordination role. Advanced SQL skills. Strong ETL\/ELT and data warehouse testing experience. Understanding of Kimball and\/or Data Vault concepts. Experience with SIT, regression and UAT. Financial services or short-term insurance experience is advantageous. Exposure to Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Power BI or Qlik. Advantageous Guidewire, TIA or similar insurance platform experience. Python for test automation and data validation. Cloud migration or Medallion Architecture experience. ISTQB or equivalent testing certification. Key Skills SQL ETL\/ELT Testing Data Warehousing Data Validation SIT UAT Test Strategy Defect Management Test Leadership Stakeholder Management