UBDS Group is looking for a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer with a strong focus on test automation and data validation to support complex data and cloud transformation programmes. This role is ideal for an engineer with deep experience in ETL testing, modern automation practices, and cloud-native data platforms.You will play a key role in designing, building, and improving automated testing solutions, ensuring data quality, reliability, and alignment with client strategic objectives.Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test frameworks for data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud-based platforms Lead data validation activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity across complex datasets Develop and maintain test automation using Python and pytest, applying TDD and BDD (Behave) approaches Create and manage test data to support ETL and data warehousing validation Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation frameworks, increasing efficiency, reusability, and scalability Collaborate with engineering teams to embed shift-left testing practices across the development lifecycle Participate in peer reviews, code reviews, and CI/CD processes, ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables Support cloud adoption initiatives, working with platforms such as AWS and Azure, and technologies like Kafka Identify opportunities for re-use and standardisation, contributing to a growing toolbox of data engineering and testing patterns Ensure testing outcomes align with client strategies (e.g. Digital, Data, and Analytics strategies and business plans) Support knowledge transfer and capability uplift within client teams, ensuring sustainable delivery Skills & ExperienceEssentialStrong experience in test automation for data and ETL processes Expertise in data validation techniques, including working with large and complex datasets Proficiency in SQL scripting and working with databases such as Oracle (or equivalent) Hands-on experience with Python, including frameworks such as pytest Experience with BDD (Behave) and/or TDD approaches Knowledge of ETL tools, data warehousing concepts, and technologies such as PySpark (or similar) Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure Familiarity with event-driven/data streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka) Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern engineering practices Experience contributing to or improving test automation frameworks Active SC clearance is required for this role, or candidates must be eligible to obtain it.Desirable Experience working in government or regulated environments Familiarity with large-scale data transformation programmes Experience aligning engineering outputs to strategic organisational frameworks (e.g. Digital/Data strategies) Knowledge of data architecture patterns and reusable testing approaches Personal Attributes Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability Detail-oriented, with a focus on data quality and accuracy Collaborative and proactive, with strong communication skills Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced delivery environments Passionate about continuous improvement and engineering excellenceBenefitsWhy people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability. UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence. Employee Benefits Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice Contributed Pension Scheme Death in service cover About UBDS GroupAt UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
UBDS Group is looking for a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer with a strong focus on test automation and data validation to support complex data and cloud transformation programmes. This role is ideal for an engineer with deep experience in ETL testing, modern automation practices, and cloud-native data platforms.
You will play a key role in designing, building, and improving automated testing solutions, ensuring data quality, reliability, and alignment with client strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement automated test frameworks for data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud-based platforms
- Lead data validation activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity across complex datasets
- Develop and maintain test automation using Python and pytest, applying TDD and BDD (Behave) approaches
- Create and manage test data to support ETL and data warehousing validation
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation frameworks, increasing efficiency, reusability, and scalability
- Collaborate with engineering teams to embed shift-left testing practices across the development lifecycle
- Participate in peer reviews, code reviews, and CI/CD processes, ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables
- Support cloud adoption initiatives, working with platforms such as AWS and Azure, and technologies like Kafka
- Identify opportunities for re-use and standardisation, contributing to a growing toolbox of data engineering and testing patterns
- Ensure testing outcomes align with client strategies (e.g. Digital, Data, and Analytics strategies and business plans)
- Support knowledge transfer and capability uplift within client teams, ensuring sustainable delivery
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Strong experience in test automation for data and ETL processes
- Expertise in data validation techniques, including working with large and complex datasets
- Proficiency in SQL scripting and working with databases such as Oracle (or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with Python, including frameworks such as pytest
- Experience with BDD (Behave) and/or TDD approaches
- Knowledge of ETL tools, data warehousing concepts, and technologies such as PySpark (or similar)
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure
- Familiarity with event-driven/data streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka)
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern engineering practices
- Experience contributing to or improving test automation frameworks
- Active SC clearance is required for this role, or candidates must be eligible to obtain it.
Desirable
- Experience working in government or regulated environments
- Familiarity with large-scale data transformation programmes
- Experience aligning engineering outputs to strategic organisational frameworks (e.g. Digital/Data strategies)
- Knowledge of data architecture patterns and reusable testing approaches
Personal Attributes
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on data quality and accuracy
- Collaborative and proactive, with strong communication skills
- Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced delivery environments
- Passionate about continuous improvement and engineering excellence
Benefits
Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group
Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.
UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.
Employee Benefits
- Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
- Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
- Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
- Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
- Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
- Contributed Pension Scheme
- Death in service cover
About UBDS Group
At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
UBDS GroupOur mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group are dedicated to championing entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who leverage technology to create meaningful change. UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value.UBDS DIGITALExceptional outcomes. Never compromise.UBDS Digital is a brand on a mission to deliver unparalleled client value, unmatched employee experience, and to make a meaningful difference in society. Through investment in their people, they understand your needs deeply and are laser focused on exceptional outcomes, never compromising on quality or security. They are your visionary partner, taking on complex work, creating smarter solutions with innovative technologies for the best results and producing lasting progress, for all.UBDS Digital covers the end-to-end digital transformation journey with services and solutions covering digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and AI, cybersecurity, P3M and managed services.RAYOSeek a better way.Rayo are cloud, data and AI specialists that believe there’s a better way to do business. With their experience and expertise, they help find a better way to realise the true opportunity presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the cloud. They believe in operating with integrity. Always putting their customers first. Because that’s how you build relationships that stand the test of time. They put people at the heart of their business and believe in creating a culture they are proud of. One that unlocks the potential of their people, and drives their customers’ success.
UBDS Group
Our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group are dedicated to championing entrepreneurial spirit by investing in innovators who leverage technology to create meaningful change.
UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value.
UBDS DIGITAL
Exceptional outcomes. Never compromise.
UBDS Digital is a brand on a mission to deliver unparalleled client value, unmatched employee experience, and to make a meaningful difference in society. Through investment in their people, they understand your needs deeply and are laser focused on exceptional outcomes, never compromising on quality or security. They are your visionary partner, taking on complex work, creating smarter solutions with innovative technologies for the best results and producing lasting progress, for all.
UBDS Digital covers the end-to-end digital transformation journey with services and solutions covering digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and AI, cybersecurity, P3M and managed services.
RAYO
Seek a better way.
Rayo are cloud, data and AI specialists that believe there’s a better way to do business. With their experience and expertise, they help find a better way to realise the true opportunity presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the cloud. They believe in operating with integrity. Always putting their customers first. Because that’s how you build relationships that stand the test of time. They put people at the heart of their business and believe in creating a culture they are proud of. One that unlocks the potential of their people, and drives their customers’ success.
