At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure data quality through testing and automation in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join Canada Life, a leader in promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with excellent career growth and a focus on continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data quality while working with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Python, SQL, and data quality engineering; strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are looking for experienced Data Quality Engineers at all levels with strong data and ETL pipeline testing skills, including Python and SQL. Experience with Databricks and Azure ADF is desirable. The successful candidate will join the Enterprise Data Platform team (NOVA) responsible for delivering on the product roadmap and enhancing automation practices.
What You'll Do
- Ensure quality is enforced across the agile delivery lifecycle, with full traceability for every delivery from outcome through to user acceptance.
- Deliver data products that are timely, trusted, and always available through functional data testing, integration testing of data pipelines, and non‑functional testing.
- Define the test approach for all business outcomes, working with the product owner to ensure acceptance criteria are met.
- Work with the BA and solution designers to capture test scenarios for each epic within the delivery.
- Ensure test cases are captured and linked to user stories as part of backlog refinement and definition of ready.
- Design, implement, and maintain automated tests executed in CI/CD pipelines and other data environments.
- Participate in technical discussions and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Provide training and guidance for junior and less experienced team and quality practice members.
Who You Are
- Passionate about data and driving quality into our data products.
- Experienced coding in Python and SQL, and development of test automation.
- Experienced in data quality engineering.
- Proven track record of driving quality focused on automation, building tools, and QA testing.
- Very hands‑on in developing quality frameworks and test automation.
- Worked within a scaled agile delivery team, using Scrum and/or Kanban to deliver incremental business value through frequent data product releases.
- Willingness to learn and passion for new innovations and techniques.
- Experience with defect management, triage, and risk assessment (understanding likelihood and impact of a bug).
- Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and looking beyond what is obvious.
- Must have worked in and applied continuous integration (CI) successfully.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits of Working at Canada Life
We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package, including a generous pension and bonus scheme, income protection, private medical insurance, life assurance, and additional benefits and support services with regular personal and professional development.
Diversity and Inclusion
Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue to focus on it as a significant priority.
Data Quality Engineer in London employer: Irish Life Group Services Limited
At Canada Life, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Data Quality Engineers can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive reward package, including competitive salaries, generous pensions, and ongoing professional development opportunities. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, we foster a culture where every team member can contribute meaningfully and feel valued.
Contact Details:
Irish Life Group Services Limited Recruitment Team
