Data Test Automation Engineer

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income.

Who we are

Our Retail business supports customers throughout their lives, to help them save, plan, protect and enjoy retirement.

We’re a leading provider of retirement and protection solutions. We aim to support our c.12.8 million policyholders and workplace members throughout their lifelong financial journeys.

We focus on helping the customers of today and tomorrow achieve better long‑term outcomes. We either talk with them directly or work with intermediaries and employers to meet their needs. We use the latest technology to connect with them quickly, efficiently and wherever possible in highly personalised ways.

Recruiter: James Sandbrook (James.sandbrook@landg.com) Internal Closing Date: 30th Jan

Job Description

Are you passionate about data quality and automation? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where innovation and continuous improvement are valued? We’re looking for a Data Test Automation Engineer to help us ensure the integrity and performance of our data platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies in a supportive and inclusive team.

What you\’ll be doing

• Developing and maintaining test automation frameworks for back‑end data platforms
• Collaborating with engineers and analysts to define acceptance criteria and test scenarios
• Creating automated tests to validate features and identify defects
• Documenting test plans and results clearly and effectively
• Supporting root cause analysis and providing feedback to development teams
• Participating in code reviews and ensuring compliance with group standards
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in test automation
• Embedding fairness and value in our data applications for all customers

Qualifications

• Demonstrating experience in testing back‑end data solutions, including data streaming
• Applying strong Python and SQL skills in test automation
• Building tests within CI/CD pipelines and using version control tools like Git
• Communicating technical concepts clearly across cross‑functional teams
• Working effectively in Agile environments
• Understanding data warehouses (e.g. Snowflake) and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Docker)
• Showing knowledge of shell scripting and serverless technologies (e.g. Lambda, Step Functions)
• Holding a relevant degree or equivalent experience in data engineering or software testing

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• Many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe it\’s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.