Data Engineering Test Analyst/BI Tester - Cape Town-Hybrid-12 month contract

SUMMARY:
Data, Engineering, Test, Analyst, BI, Tester, Cape, Town, Hybrid, 12, month, contract,

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Data Engineering Test Analyst/BI Tester for a Cape Town based opportunity

This is a contract role of 12 months

Hybrid based (3 days in office) 

Role Summary

Lead the quality assurance and testing of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and BI/reporting solutions, ensuring data is accurate, reliable and fit for business use. The role combines hands-on SQL/data testing, test leadership, UAT coordination and stakeholder management.

Ideal Candidate

A strong data-testing professional with advanced SQL capability, proven test leadership and UAT experience. Must be analytical, quality-focused and capable of bridging business and technology while maintaining a strong understanding of the broader business context.

Key Responsibilities

* Own the test strategy across SIT, data validation, regression and UAT.

* Perform source-to-target validation, reconciliation, row-count checks, transformation testing and business-rule validation.

* Develop repeatable test approaches and automated data-quality checks.

* Manage defects, triage, root-cause analysis and resolution tracking.

* Lead and mentor testers and coordinate testing priorities and resources.

* Plan and manage UAT, including scope, scenarios, entry/exit criteria, execution and business sign-off.

* Manage testing risks, dependencies and go-live readiness.

* Engage effectively with Business, SMEs and technical teams.

* Provide clear reporting on quality, coverage, defects and testing status.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

* 5–8 years’ experience in QA/data testing, including 2+ years in a Test Lead or coordination role.

* Advanced SQL skills.

* Strong ETL/ELT and data warehouse testing experience.

* Understanding of Kimball and/or Data Vault concepts.

* Experience with SIT, regression and UAT.

* Financial services or short-term insurance experience is advantageous.

* Exposure to Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Power BI or Qlik.

 Advantageous

* Guidewire, TIA or similar insurance platform experience.

* Python for test automation and data validation.

* Cloud migration or Medallion Architecture experience.

* ISTQB or equivalent testing certification.

 Key Skills

SQL • ETL/ELT Testing • Data Warehousing • Data Validation • SIT • UAT • Test Strategy • Defect Management • Test Leadership • Stakeholder Management