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Test Engineer – Data Platforms

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to take full ownership of the testing approach for data pipelines and data products within a modern Azure data platform. This role is hands-on: you will design, implement, and execute test strategies across the stack, working alongside data engineers, BI developers, and architects to ensure robust, high-quality, and reliable solutions.

The platform leverages Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Power BI. As the sole test specialist, you will embed quality engineering into every stage of delivery, acting as the authority on data testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Ownership & Strategy
• Define and own the overall testing strategy for data pipelines, models, and reporting solutions.
• Establish automated testing frameworks and ensure they are embedded in delivery processes.
• Act as the subject matter expert for data testing, advising engineers and stakeholders.
• Hands-on Testing
• Design and execute test cases across data ingestion, transformation, storage, and presentation layers.
• Implement automated validation for data pipelines (Databricks notebooks, ADF workflows, ADLS layers).
• Validate Power BI dashboards and reports for data accuracy, performance, and usability.
• Perform exploratory, regression, and performance testing as required.
• Quality Assurance
• Set up data quality checks, reconciliation processes, and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with data security and governance requirements.
• Integrate test execution into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality gates.
• Collaboration
• Work closely with data engineers to embed testing at source.
• Partner with architects and product owners to define acceptance criteria.
• Represent testing considerations in sprint planning and delivery reviews.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong track record as a Test Engineer in data engineering or analytics projects.
• Expertise in testing Azure data services: Databricks, ADF, ADLS, and Power BI.
• Proficiency in SQL and data profiling for test design and validation.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks for data (e.g., Python/Pyspark, Great Expectations, Pytest, dbt tests, or equivalent).
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD integration (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as the sole testing specialist on a delivery team.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with public sector delivery frameworks and regulated data environments.
• Experience of data performance testing and monitoring.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methods and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices.
• ISTQB or similar testing certification.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

 Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

 UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Test Engineer – Data Platforms

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to take full ownership of the testing approach for data pipelines and data products within a modern Azure data platform. This role is hands-on: you will design, implement, and execute test strategies across the stack, working alongside data engineers, BI developers, and architects to ensure robust, high-quality, and reliable solutions.

The platform leverages Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Power BI. As the sole test specialist, you will embed quality engineering into every stage of delivery, acting as the authority on data testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Ownership & Strategy
• Define and own the overall testing strategy for data pipelines, models, and reporting solutions.
• Establish automated testing frameworks and ensure they are embedded in delivery processes.
• Act as the subject matter expert for data testing, advising engineers and stakeholders.
• Hands-on Testing
• Design and execute test cases across data ingestion, transformation, storage, and presentation layers.
• Implement automated validation for data pipelines (Databricks notebooks, ADF workflows, ADLS layers).
• Validate Power BI dashboards and reports for data accuracy, performance, and usability.
• Perform exploratory, regression, and performance testing as required.
• Quality Assurance
• Set up data quality checks, reconciliation processes, and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with data security and governance requirements.
• Integrate test execution into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality gates.
• Collaboration
• Work closely with data engineers to embed testing at source.
• Partner with architects and product owners to define acceptance criteria.
• Represent testing considerations in sprint planning and delivery reviews.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong track record as a Test Engineer in data engineering or analytics projects.
• Expertise in testing Azure data services: Databricks, ADF, ADLS, and Power BI.
• Proficiency in SQL and data profiling for test design and validation.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks for data (e.g., Python/Pyspark, Great Expectations, Pytest, dbt tests, or equivalent).
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD integration (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as the sole testing specialist on a delivery team.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with public sector delivery frameworks and regulated data environments.
• Experience of data performance testing and monitoring.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methods and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) practices.
• ISTQB or similar testing certification.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

 Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

 UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Develop and optimize data models for data warehouses and data lakes.
• Implement data governance policies and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Work with big data technologies like Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka.
• Deploy and manage data solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Write efficient and complex SQL and NoSQL queries.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to meet data needs.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance.
• Automate data workflows and monitor system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data infrastructure issues.

Are you ready to shape the future of data in financial services? We’re looking for a passionate Data Management Specialist to help drive our enterprise-wide data transformation.

In this exciting role, you’ll be at the heart of delivering our Data Strategy, leading on the rollout of Purview, enhancing our Data Management capabilities, supporting the rollout of Microsoft Fabric. You’ll work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment to embed best-in-class data practices and governance across the business.

This is a hybrid role with some presence required at our Bournemouth office. This role is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

•Spearheading the development of our Data Management roadmap, introducing key capabilities like Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data Lineage, Business Glossaries, and Data Dictionaries.
•Strengthening our Data Ownership and Stewardship communities and championing our Data Literacy programme.
•Collaborating with the IT communities, Data Office and Data Privacy function to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across all business lines.
•Leading the implementation of Purview and supporting the migration to Microsoft Fabric, ensuring sensitive data is protected and risks are mitigated.
•Partner with the Head of Data, Data Governance Lead and Data Quality Lead to build a high-impact Data Governance team.
•Define and implement data management strategies aligned with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, BCBS 239).
•Act as a technical advisor and coach for our Accountable Executives, Data Owners and Stewards, delivering training and guidance.
•Drive MDM initiatives and collaborate with SCV Engineers to deliver a unified customer view.
•Conduct audits, support data migration, and ensure robust data classification and retention practices.

About You
Essential:
•Proven experience in data management/governance preferably within Financial Services.
•Hands-on implementation experience with tools like Purview, Collibra, Informatica, or Alation. 
•Solid SQL skills and familiarity with Azure, Fabric, or other cloud platforms.
•Knowledge of data privacy regulations (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018) and ETL processes.

Desirable:
•Purview implementation experience.
•Certifications such as DAMA/CDMP.
•Experience in data remediation, migration, and quality improvement projects.
•Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, compliance, and business teams.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.

Partnered with one of the UKs largest Housing providers enabling safe and affordable housing for thousands of people countrywide, who are searching for a Permanent Data Management Manager who'll be responsible for spearheading the setup of the Data Management function and leading a small existing team of Data specialists and enabling improved business decision making.

Scope of role:

• Develop and implement Data Governance framework and play a key role defining Data Governance strategy and frameworks.
• Ensure Data quality and integrity as well as develop and oversee data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Manage and oversee Metadata Management practises tools and master data management.
• Enable a strong Data culture across the business and ensuring Data quality measures and targets and ensuring integrity of Data.

Experience required:

• Strong Data governance background experience in BI, MI or customer relationship management.
• Proven experience creating and implementing Data strategies to define, capture, document and manage rules and referencing Data.
• Extensive communication and leadership skills, having the knowledge to influence and advise Senior level stakeholders.
• Data cleansing knowledge, being able to showcase good Data quality and how to manage Data from a compliance and GDPR perspective.

If this opportunity aligns with your background and career aspirations please share your details to (url removed) with your latest CV and availability for a call.

Partnered with one of the UKs largest Housing providers enabling safe and affordable housing for thousands of people countrywide, who are searching for a Permanent Data Management Manager who'll be responsible for spearheading the setup of the Data Management function and leading a small existing team of Data specialists and enabling improved business decision making.

Scope of role:

• Develop and implement Data Governance framework and play a key role defining Data Governance strategy and frameworks.
• Ensure Data quality and integrity as well as develop and oversee data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Manage and oversee Metadata Management practises tools and master data management.
• Enable a strong Data culture across the business and ensuring Data quality measures and targets and ensuring integrity of Data.

Experience required:

• Strong Data governance background experience in BI, MI or customer relationship management.
• Proven experience creating and implementing Data strategies to define, capture, document and manage rules and referencing Data.
• Extensive communication and leadership skills, having the knowledge to influence and advise Senior level stakeholders.
• Data cleansing knowledge, being able to showcase good Data quality and how to manage Data from a compliance and GDPR perspective.

If this opportunity aligns with your background and career aspirations please share your details to (url removed) with your latest CV and availability for a call.

Community Advisor (French Speaker)

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Long-term Project

Hours: 10 hours per week

Location: Remote

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, best practices, and guidance to ensure communities align with business objectives
• Define the community’s mission, vision, and goals
• Advise on optimal interaction styles and community structures
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure success
• Identify and nurture superusers, ambassadors, and influencers
• Provide insights into platform trends, industry best practices, and product roadmaps
• Act as a liaison between customer stakeholders and internal teams

Skills & Experience

• Experience with data analysis using tools such as Google Sheets and in-product analytics tools
• Skilled at creating data-centered reports using Google Slides
• Ability to research technical product details (supported by AI documentation) and help resolve community issues
• Basic understanding of community forums and online engagement best practices
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills able to form actionable recommendations based on community insights
• Excellent rapport-building and communication skills
• Proactive , organised, and solution-oriented

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to influence thriving online communities for a global audience. If you’re a data-savvy, community-minded professional who’s fluent in French, we’d love to hear from you!

Conveyancing Manager, Remote Office

• Permanent, full-time, Remote working.

About LEAP
LEAP is the leading provider of Legal Practice Productivity Solutions in the world and is part of ATI, one of the largest international LegalTech companies. For more than 30 years, our curiosity and commitment to continual improvement have kept us reimagining productivity tools for lawyers and their staff to support our guiding purpose, to ‘Help lawyers who help people’. The market-leading software we develop and support is used by more than 100,000 lawyers and their staff in small and medium-sized law firms.

Working alongside our international team of passionate high achievers, you’ll join a fast-growing technology business where things seldom stay the same for long. With more than 1000 smart, caring, and ambitious ‘LEAPsters’ working together across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland, and New Zealand, you’ll find yourself in good company here.

Meet the team

We are looking for a Data Management Specialist to join our Demonstration Data Management Group (DDX), based in the UK and supporting UK and Canadian data environments. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Managers and Leaders across Australia, the UK, the US, and Canada, contributing to the development and maintenance of high-quality demonstration data.

You’ll be responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining accurate, complete, and reliable data used to demonstrate LEAP to clients and internal teams. Training will be provided on the DDX Tool.

Working closely with colleagues, you’ll ensure data quality, accessibility, and integrity across all LEAP demonstration datasets, while supporting data governance and analysis activities.

Success in this role requires a hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.

Requirements

What you'll do

• Proactively liaising with various stakeholders to understand location specific data requirements.
• Understanding the client’s data requirements and the ability to translate these requirements into functional. specifications for implementation and delivery.
• Maintaining documentation, including training, delivery, and processes.
• Preparing and delivering standard and custom training events via web conference tools, web meeting, or standard classroom methods in a one on one or group situation (including the ability to amend and revise programs as necessary, to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment).
• Ability to investigate and resolve issues raised by departments that relate to LEAP data.
• Support DDX Developers with issues escalated in the DDX Projects.

What you'll bring

• Experience with LEAP is preferred, however, not essential.
• Experience with datafile creations.
• Experience creating matters, documents, time, cost recoveries, invoices, and receipts.
• Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously.
• Experience in creating technical documentation specifications.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong delivery focus to complete tasks within the schedule and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analysis skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable stakeholder management experience, with a proven ability to build positive relationships and engage people across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills, with experience in presenting to senior management.

LEAP is an inclusive, people-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all, of the requirements above, we encourage you to still submit your application

Benefits

What you'll get

A friendly, supportive, and driven company culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.

You will receive a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package:

• LEAP pays 8% of your salary into your pension.
• Private health insurance, including optical and dental.
• £80 a month gym contribution.
• Life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Professional Development Fund.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• PerkBox membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Work anniversary rewards.
• Paid time off to give blood.
• Volunteer day – We offer 1 day per year for a charity of your choice.
• Free healthy breakfast, light lunch, and snacks.
• A dog friendly office.

Life at LEAP
LEAP is all about impact, growth, and ownership. We’re united by a genuine passion for what we do, enriched by the care we show to our customers and each other, and driven by the difference we can make together.

LEAPster culture is about prioritising and celebrating the incredible humans behind our market-leading technology. Think flexible hybrid work, enhanced parenting policy, regular social events, free gym membership, and so much more.

We strongly believe that personal development and career progression are at the heart of a healthy, high-performing culture, and we’re committed to empowering LEAPsters with resources and career pathways to explore. With us, your career will grow as you do, with opportunities to step into new roles, explore new departments, and even work abroad.

More you should know
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Life at LEAP

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Closing Date: Friday, 31st October

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

It’s fine to use AI to help with your application, just keep it genuine and make sure it reflects you.

A real person will read your CV and chat with you if you’re invited to interview. We want to get to know the real you, not just ChatGPT!

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

About the role

Capital One is seeking a collaborative and driven Data Management leader, who is passionate about providing the organisation with well governed data that is easy to discover, understand and use. As the Head of Data Management, you will lead a team of Data Stewards and Data Management professionals to ensure the organisation is managing its data effectively.

This role reports to the Head of Data.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of 12, responsible for the Stewardship and Governance of data across Capital One UK, fostering an open and high performing culture

• Create an ecosystem where all data is discoverable, high quality and easy to use, in support of data driven decision making across the organisation

• Develop comprehensive data quality frameworks with clear metrics and success criteria

• Understand and drive adherence to regulatory and Enterprise policy requirements

• Demonstrate strong data risk awareness, and work with accountable executives and the data protection officer to ensure risks are managed appropriately

• Develop and own a compelling data management strategy that articulates the benefits of governance across the organisation

• Influence Senior Leadership and teams across the organisation to ensure data management accountabilities are understood and executed effectively

• Overseeing the end-to-end data lifecycle, from data ingestion to archiving, ensuring data is managed effectively throughout its lifecycle

• Develop deep relationships with Enterprise partners to ensure UK specific requirements are understood and considered in broader Enterprise change

• Promoting and championing data driven decisions across all areas of the organisation

What we're looking for

You are an accomplished leader with a passion for data management and you’ve got experience in implementing data management transformations, and a strong working understanding of policies and data regulation. You'll create an environment of challenge and support for your team, and have a track record of curating a compelling strategy for your team and the business to adopt

Candidates will have the following:

• Networking and Influence: The role will require collaboration with senior leaders across the UK business. The candidate will possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience. The candidate must be able to build strong relationships internally and across our broader Enterprise.

• Results Orientation: You will be required to quickly and accurately assess the data management landscape, and work with our risk officers and product teams to develop the roadmap of improvements that will enable long term data management compliance of our data.

• Strong technical skills: You will have experience of developing technical data management solutions, and have the ability to quickly understand the data ecosystem to support pertinent strategic thinking.

• People Leadership: You will have a track record of developing a high performing team of technical data management professionals. You are able to craft and communicate your vision for the team, and have experience coaching and mentoring top talent to achieve its potential. The ideal candidate will have the desire to lead and the ability to inspire, empower and develop a diverse group of associates.

Job & Industry Specific Knowledge:

• Experience in Data Stewardship, Governance and lifecycle management

• A strong understanding of applicable policies and regulation (e.g. GDPR)

• Deep understanding of data applications, and the ability to solve complex data issues through effective solutions

• Experience with database management, data modelling and data quality processes

• Technical knowledge required: Cloud Data Products, SQL, Python

• Financial services or technology company experience

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office.  

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. 

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation

• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)

• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave

• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies

• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates

• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all

• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech

• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).