At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Data QA strategy and create automated testing frameworks for data solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on data innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and a £1000 benefits allowance.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a dynamic environment await you.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data quality and work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Data QA and strong SQL skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
As a Principal QA Engineer in Verys Data Engineering team, you will steer the Data QA strategy and enable a scalable automated testing framework for data pipelines, transformations, and reporting. You’ll partner with Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, and Product teams to bake quality into the data lifecycle and advance AI-enabled testing. This is a leadership role shaping quality practices and the next generation of data platforms.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- 1000 flexible benefits allowance
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the Data QA strategy across data platforms and products
- Design and introduce scalable automated testing frameworks for data solutions
- Develop testing approaches for ETL/ELT pipelines, data transformations, and integrations
- Create and maintain robust test data strategies and test scenarios
- Embed quality throughout the development lifecycle with Data Engineering teams
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, and QA across large datasets
- Lead root-cause analysis and resolve data quality issues
- Mentor and coach QA Engineers and promote best practices
- Champion automation and AI-enabled testing tools across the Data organisation
- Contribute to modern engineering practices and test management
Key requirements
- Significant experience in Data QA, Data Testing, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles
- Strong experience testing modern data platforms, data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes
- Excellent SQL skills for data validation and troubleshooting
- Experience building and implementing test automation frameworks
- Solid understanding of data quality principles and testing methodologies
- Experience in cloud environments, ideally AWS
- Ability to create meaningful test data and complex test scenarios
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience mentoring and developing QA professionals
- Curious mindset and passion for improving quality
Principal QA Engineer - Data employer: The Very Group
The Very Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, perfect for aspiring finance professionals. Located in the vibrant East Midlands, we offer comprehensive employee growth opportunities, including training and development programmes, alongside competitive benefits that support work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact our financial success and operational excellence.
