OverviewSenior QA Automation Engineer - Data Analytics and Reporting at Transact Campus. Transact Campus is transforming the student experience through credential-driven privileges and innovative payments. Our enterprise-class cloud platform powers every aspect of campus life, delivering data-driven insights and frictionless experiences for students and institutions alike.As part of our data engineering, reporting and analytics team, you will be immersed in a fast-paced, agile environment using both novel and established technologies. We are looking for someone who is passionate about data engineering, thrives in collaborative environments, and is excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data and analytics solutions. We value creativity, ownership, and continuous learning, and you will be joining a team that cares deeply about building high-quality software and solving meaningful problems.Location: Limerick City – Hybrid working with at least 3 days a week on site during probationary period to provide solid onboarding support.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for data pipelines, APIs, and analytics applicationsCollaborate with engineers and analysts to define test strategies and acceptance criteria for new featuresLead quality initiatives and influence testing practices across the teamLead deployment of test automation frameworks in the cloudDefine and report KPIs and product performance metrics to drive quality decisionsBuild and execute test plans for functional, integration, regression, and performance testingEnsure data integrity and accuracy across structured and unstructured datasets in both batch and streaming modesDevelop test cases for Spark-based data pipelines and validate transformations and outputsTest front-end applications built with Angular and back-end services developed in .NETValidate Power BI reports for accuracy, performance, and user experienceIntegrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Octopus and GitHub Actions or Azure DevOpsParticipate in peer code reviews and contribute to quality standards across the teamSupport QA activities during development, UAT, and post-release phasesDocument test results and provide actionable feedback to engineering and product teamsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field OR equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in software testing or QA engineering, with a strong focus on data platforms and large-scale distributed systemsProficient in Python for building automated test frameworks and data validation scriptsHands-on experience testing data pipelines in Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow), including batch and streamed workloads at scaleExpertise in SQL and data validation techniques, including reconciliation, transformation testing, and performance validationHands-on experience validating Angular front-end applications and .NET back-end servicesSkilled in Power BI and BI/Analytics report testing, ensuring accuracy and consistency of metrics across reports and data sourcesExperience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and big data technologiesExperience with source control systems (Git/TFS/SVN)Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken EnglishExperience working in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban)Preferred SkillsISTQB Expert Level certification or equivalentExperience with Azure Data Services (Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake Gen2)Familiarity with Spark Structured Streaming and Delta LakeExperience with test automation tools like PyTest, Robot Framework, or similarKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM)Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworksUnderstanding of event-driven architectures (EventHub, EventGrid)Experience with Octopus for deployment automationExperience in Data Science and ML methodologiesWhy Join UsWork with cutting-edge data technologies and platformsCollaborative and supportive work environmentOngoing professional development and training opportunitiesHybrid working modelRegular social, sporting, and community eventsBenefits including private health insurance, dental insurance, matched pension contribution, and 25 days annual leaveTransact Campus Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected military/veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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