UBDS Group is looking for a skilled Test Engineer with a focus on test automation and data validation to support data and cloud transformation programmes. This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in ETL testing, automation practices, and cloud-based data platforms.You will contribute to the design, development, and improvement of automated testing solutions, helping to ensure data quality, reliability, and alignment with client objectives.Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud-based platforms Perform data validation activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity across datasets Develop and maintain test automation using Python and pytest, with exposure to TDD and BDD (Behave) approaches Create and manage test data to support ETL and data warehousing validation Contribute to improving automation frameworks to enhance efficiency and reusability Collaborate with engineering teams to support shift-left testing practices Participate in peer reviews, code reviews, and CI/CD processes Support cloud-based solutions, working with platforms such as AWS and Azure, and technologies like Kafka Identify opportunities for reuse and standardisation within testing approaches Help ensure testing aligns with client objectives and delivery goals Contribute to knowledge sharing within teams to support ongoing capability development Skills & ExperienceEssential Experience in test automation for data and ETL processes Understanding of data validation techniques and working with datasets Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle or similar) Hands-on experience with Python and frameworks such as pytest Exposure to BDD (Behave) and/or TDD approaches Knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and tools such as PySpark (or similar) Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure Familiarity with event-driven or data streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka) Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern development practices Experience contributing to 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 Exposure to large-scale data transformation programmes Awareness of aligning engineering work to organisational strategies Knowledge of data architecture patterns and testing approaches Personal Attributes Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills Detail-oriented, with a focus on data quality and accuracy Collaborative, with good communication skills Comfortable working in agile delivery environments Motivated to learn and contribute to continuous improvementBenefitsWhy 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 skilled Test Engineer with a focus on test automation and data validation to support data and cloud transformation programmes. This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in ETL testing, automation practices, and cloud-based data platforms.
You will contribute to the design, development, and improvement of automated testing solutions, helping to ensure data quality, reliability, and alignment with client objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud-based platforms
- Perform data validation activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity across datasets
- Develop and maintain test automation using Python and pytest, with exposure to TDD and BDD (Behave) approaches
- Create and manage test data to support ETL and data warehousing validation
- Contribute to improving automation frameworks to enhance efficiency and reusability
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support shift-left testing practices
- Participate in peer reviews, code reviews, and CI/CD processes
- Support cloud-based solutions, working with platforms such as AWS and Azure, and technologies like Kafka
- Identify opportunities for reuse and standardisation within testing approaches
- Help ensure testing aligns with client objectives and delivery goals
- Contribute to knowledge sharing within teams to support ongoing capability development
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in test automation for data and ETL processes
- Understanding of data validation techniques and working with datasets
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle or similar)
- Hands-on experience with Python and frameworks such as pytest
- Exposure to BDD (Behave) and/or TDD approaches
- Knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and tools such as PySpark (or similar)
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure
- Familiarity with event-driven or data streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka)
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern development practices
- Experience contributing to 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
- Exposure to large-scale data transformation programmes
- Awareness of aligning engineering work to organisational strategies
- Knowledge of data architecture patterns and testing approaches
Personal Attributes
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on data quality and accuracy
- Collaborative, with good communication skills
- Comfortable working in agile delivery environments
- Motivated to learn and contribute to continuous improvement
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.
