Test Managers

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 month + 12 month contract
  • Canberra based only
  • Citizenship minimum requirement – Baseline preferred
  • Talent are partnering with a local Australian SME company

We are currently seeking experienced Test Managers to support a key data transformation program within a leading government agency. These roles sit at the heart of the agencies data innovation agenda and offer the opportunity to shape and manage testing frameworks across critical data engineering projects.

You will oversee testing strategy, automation, and quality assurance for large-scale data platforms in Azure, working closely with Data Engineers, DevOps specialists, and stakeholders to ensure performance, compliance, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and lead test strategies aligned with technical and business objectives.

  • Automate testing for data pipelines, workflows, and migration tasks.

  • Validate data accuracy, consistency, and quality across large datasets.

  • Manage testing environments, resources, and tools for maximum efficiency.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve data issues.

  • Deliver performance testing and support CI/CD initiatives in Azure environments.


Skills & Experience Required:

  • Deep expertise in automated testing frameworks for data engineering projects.

  • Strong data validation, quality assurance, and performance testing capabilities.

  • Experience managing testing practices across complex cloud-based systems.

  • Knowledge of Azure Data Services, including Synapse, Data Lake & CI/CD pipelines.

  • Background in programming/scripting (Python, SQL) and test tools.

  • Excellent planning, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and risk management skills.

  • Relevant ICT qualifications; Azure or QA certifications desirable.


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