Automation DQA

RED Global; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Belfast is seeking a DQA Engineer for a freelance contract lasting 6 months. The successful candidate will conduct quality assurance for data pipelines, APIs, and ETL workflows, with hands-on experience in automation frameworks like PyTest and a strong understanding of CI/CD. This hybrid role offers 3 days on-site and 2 days remote, requiring excellent collaboration skills and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in quality assurance for data pipelines, APIs, and ETL workflows.
• Proven ability to design and execute test plans for complex data workflows.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance for data pipelines, APIs, and ETL workflows.
• Design and execute test plans including functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Integrate automated tests into DevOps workflows.

Skills

Quality assurance for data pipelines

APIs and ETL workflows

Test automation frameworks

Scripting languages (Python or Java)

CI/CD pipelines

Agile software delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

PyTest

Behave

unittest

AWS

Job description

* Automation DQA## Automation DQA#### Vacaturepost* Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Locatie* Negotiable Salaris* Software Development Technologie* Contract Type* Hybride WerkplekOur client is seeking a DQA Engineer to join their team for a freelance B2B contract that is expected to last 6 months, with potential for additional extensions. This position is 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in quality assurance for data pipelines, APIs, and ETL workflows**Project details:*** Position: DQA Engineer* Contract Length: 6 Months* Start date: ASAP* Location: Hybrid in Belfast, 3 days per week and 2 days remote* Languages: English Speaking**Skills and Responsibilities:*** Strong experience in quality assurance for data pipelines, APIs, and ETL workflows, preferably in financial services.* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.* Proven ability to design and execute test plans for complex data workflows, including functional, integration, and regression testing.* Good understanding of modern testing methodologies such as TDD and BDD.* Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Behave, unittest) and scripting languages such as Python or Java.* Knowledge of data validation techniques, schema checks, and data integrity testing for structured and semi-structured data.* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and services like S3, Glue, Lambda, EventBridge and Step Functions.* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into DevOps workflows.* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.* Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with developers, data engineers, and business analysts.* Experience with Agile software delivery and QA best practices.**Referentie** CR/131243\_1765299966**Date** 9 dec. 2025