Data Tester (Contract)

Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.

We are urgently looking a Data Tester for an initial 3 -month contract on a daily rate, to work remotely from anywhere in New Zealand. to lead the establishment and implementation of end-to-end data testing to ensure that reporting platform releases meet agreed standards.

You must be in NZ and have resided here for 5 years+ to be considered for the role (to enable government security clearance).

The role:

• Test data & reporting platform releases

• Establish and maintain the team release management process.


• Monitor Azure and Fabric cost consumption and data quality


• Operate to best practice development methodologies and processes


•  Accountable for the delivery and quality of testing, and associated artefacts.


• Ensure accurate sizing, high-quality refinement, and adequate documentation to enable effective planning, delivery and support.


• Own and evolve automated reconciliation testing frameworks


• Build and maintain reconciliation audit trails and surface results via dashboard/reports for migration sign-off and visibility


• Work closely with the product team to understand the technology roadmap and support agile delivery.

The right candidate:

• 5 years+ of relevant experience in all aspects of testing, ideally including incorporating them into test frameworks as part of an automated CI/CD pipeline.

• Hands on experience developing automated testing solutions.


• Hands on experience monitoring data quality in an enterprise reporting solution.


• Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Fabric or Power BI lifecycle management.


• Hands on experience developing and maintaining continuous deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps


• Experience working in an agile enterprise reporting team.


• Experience working in a cross-skilled agile software team, including the demonstrated ability to influence a team to adopt improvements.


• Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills


• ISTQB certification/s.


• Fabric or Power BI report development experience.


• Python and PySpark experience will be highly valued


• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with 5+ years in NZ, thereby eligible for government security clearance


• Available within 2 weeks for a 3-month contract  (extendable)on a daily rate


• Based anywhere in New Zealand

What's in it for you?

• Become part of Australasia's largest Azure engineering practice where you can sharpen your expertise and contribute to the latest innovations in tech and services. #thinkahead


• Be part of a company that is leading the way in specialised areas and partners on high profile client projects - we are popping new logos every day! #winwithus


• Work with a 13-time Gold, 6-time Microsoft Advanced Specialisation & 5 time Microsoft Solutions Partner (including Modern Work). You only get to this level with the industry's leading tech professionals - we are proud to have some of the best. #teamup


• Thrive in a team that is always learning, always innovating and making waves on a global scale. #standout


• Be part of a supportive working environment that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity and differences. #betrue


• Work flexibly – we recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing! #Flexit!


• Ultimately, we will help you to fear less, achieve more in a fast paced, innovative and cool environment - are you ready to accept the challenge? #fearlessachievemore

If you have questions mail me on [email protected] or call 0212379092. Otherwise apply now!

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