Here at Yorkshire Building Society, an opportunity has opened to join our Data Engineering Team. As our next Data Test Engineer, you will have the opportunity to join a like-minded team in our Leeds based Data Technical Solutions function. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about data, with the ability to manage a wide number of stakeholders, ranging from technical to business teams.
What You'll Do
1. Ensure that new and amended systems, together with any interfaces, perform as specified. You’ll design and execute appropriate test coverage to mitigate any product risks.
2. Ensure ETL routines work as expected and API integration are fit for purpose.
3. Complete test case design, build and execution using manual and automated techniques.
4. Ensure compliance with testing best practice standards and procedures within Data and conform to IT standards.
5. Highlight shortcomings in the quality of deliverables impacting testing and raising issues, risks and mitigation strategies.
6. Create an ethos of continual improvement in order to mature testing skills.
7. Promote the use of testing on all changes and encourage the move towards collaborative ways of working.
8. Create reusable test data packs to enable testing to become more automated.
If you have the following skills, we would love to hear from you:
1. An excellent level of understanding of the need and purpose of testing within a project and small change environment involving Data integration and ETL routines.
2. The ability to work collaboratively as a team to problem solve and effectively deliver to demanding timescales.
3. Experience in test analysis, design and execution techniques.
4. Knowledge and experience of operating against a testing framework, including organisational Test Policies, Test Strategies and Test Automation Frameworks.
5. Experience in working with suppliers of testing services.
6. Capability and understanding of the strategies, tools and techniques used in testing.
7. An interest in software development practices and the development lifecycle.
8. Experience of using industry standard test management tools (e.g. Application Lifecycle Manager, Jira) for test scripting, execution and defect management.
9. Working knowledge of relevant testing practices for data integration and ETL routines, using reconciliation scripts and test data packs.
10. ISQTB Foundation Certificate in Testing (Desirable).
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility: We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.
Development: We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity: We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
1. Holiday: You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
2. Bonus: At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we're all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
3. Pension: We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
4. Healthcare: Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
5. My Benefits: When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Holly Gallagher on careers@ybs.co.uk.
Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date.
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