Position: Senior Test AnalystLocation: Parramatta (Hybrid)Employment Type: ContractDaily rate: $850 - $950 per dayDuration: 6 months About The ClientWorking in their Data Analytics and Insights team, you will be a key driver of data-informed decision-making within the organisation.
You will work with a team of data professionals, using the latest Microsoft stack to deliver insights to inform the business.
They are in the process of moving to a Lakehouse environment built on Synapse and are currently on a SQL data warehouse.
About the RoleThey need a Senior Test Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of built solutions, particularly in the new environment.
You'll be responsible for challenging data ready for ingestion and transformation, ensuring the accuracy and security of that data.
Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse detailed business requirements to develop testing strategies to mitigate quality riskManage the identification and reporting of defectsPrioritisation of remedial actionsCollaborate with cross-functional teamsFacilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-user supportTest schedule adherenceCreating test cases, scripts and reportsLead and mentor a team of less experienced test analysts Expected Experience5 years of experience in testing within a data warehousing/data engineering environment.Strong working knowledge of SQL, Python, PySpark, and Azure Synapse Analytics (including Synapse Pipelines and Spark Pools).Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and ETL/ELT principles.Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting languages.Familiarity with query optimization and database performance testing.Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric components, including Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, and Power BI.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, release management, and version control systems like Git.
In addition to this, experience with MDM, data governance and Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 would be advantageous.
Any experience with Azure DevOps would be a plus too.
Any certifications or training in these areas would be highly regarded as well.
If this sounds like you and you'd like to know more, please apply.
Consultant ****** number: BH-59513 Profession:ICTQA / TestingCompany: Bluefin ResourcesDate posted: 28th Mar, 2025