Data Tester

Job Title: Data Tester

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Role
We are looking for a Test Engineer who will become part of our team building and testing the Creditsafe data. You will be working closely with the database teams and data engineering to build specific systems facilitating the extraction and
transformation of Creditsafe data. Based on the test strategy and approach you will develop, enhance and execute tests
that add value to Creditsafe data. You will act as a primary source of guidance to Junior Test Engineers and Test
Engineers in all areas of data quality. You will contribute to the team using data quality best practices and techniques.
You can confidently communicate test results with your team members and stakeholders using evidence and reports. You
act as a mentor and coach to the less experienced members of the test team. You will promote and coach leading practices in data test management, design, and implementation. You will be part of an Agile team and will effectively contribute to the ceremonies, acting as the quality specialist within that team. You are an influencer and will provide leadership in defining and implementing agreed standards and will actively promote this within your team and the wider
development community.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mentorship and leading by example and is able to communicate values consistent with the Creditsafe philosophy of engagement. You have critical thinking skills and can diplomatically communicate within, and outside their areas of responsibility, challenging assumptions where required. Required Skills
 Proven working experience as a data test engineer or business data analyst or ETL tester.
 Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation
techniques
 Strong knowledge of and experience with SQL databases
 Hands on experience of best engineering practices (handling and logging errors, system monitoring and building
human-fault-tolerant applications)
 Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.) is
an advantage.
 Comfortable working with relational databases such as Redshift, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB
(PostgreSQL preferred)

Required Skills
 Proven working experience as a data test engineer or business data analyst or ETL tester.
 Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation
techniques
 Strong knowledge of and experience with SQL databases
 Hands on experience of best engineering practices (handling and logging errors, system monitoring and building
human-fault-tolerant applications)
 Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.) is
an advantage.
 Comfortable working with relational databases such as Redshift, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB
(PostgreSQL preferred)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of
information with attention to detail and accuracy
 Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
 BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics is desirable but not
essential
 A good understanding of cloud technology, preferably AWS and/or Azure DevOps
 A practical understanding of programming: JavaScript, Python
 Excellent communication skills
 Practical experience of testing in an Agile approach
Desirable Skills
 An understanding of version control systems
 Practical experience of conducting code reviews
 Practical experience of pair testing and pair programming