Test Engineer (Data)

Job Type: Permanent

Pay Rate/Salary: CAD $105,000 to CAD $135,000

Location: Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site Toronto

Your Recent Role

As a Test Engineer - Data, you will be responsible for developing and implementing automated testing frameworks for Databricks-based solutions, data pipelines, and data quality validation. You will work closely with data engineering teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability across our Lakehouse architecture.

What You Need to Do

- Data Pipeline Testing
- Automate testing for ETL/ELT processes in Databricks
- Implement Spark job testing and optimization validation
- Create test cases for data ingestion and processing workflows
- Develop automated checks for data transformations
- Test Unity Catalog features and access controls
- Databricks Testing
- Design and implement automated testing for Databricks notebooks and workflows
- Create test frameworks for Delta Lake tables and ACID transactions
- Develop automated validation for structured streaming pipelines
- Validate Delta Live Tables implementations
- Quality Assurance
- Design and execute data quality test strategies
- Implement automated data reconciliation processes
- Develop performance testing for large-scale Spark jobs
- Monitoring & Reporting
- Implement pipeline monitoring test frameworks
- Create automated test dashboards
- Generate quality metrics and testing reports
- Maintain comprehensive test documentation

What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field




- Relevant certifications in Databricks or data testing are a plus
- Technical Experience
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Databricks (Spark)
- Robust programming skills in Python (PySpark) and SQL
- Experience with data testing frameworks and tools
- Proficiency with AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro
- Knowledge of AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda)
- Understanding of Delta Lake and Lakehouse architecture
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Additional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with large-scale data processing
- Knowledge of data quality best practices
- Understanding of data governance and compliance requirements
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Platform Knowledge
- Databricks workspace and notebook development
- Delta Lake and Delta Live Tables
- Unity Catalog for governance testing
- Spark optimization and performance testing

What You'll Get in Return: You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment. Client is offering competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on our clients' success.

What You Need to Do Now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

📌 Test Engineer - Databricks (Toronto)
🏢 Hays
📍 Toronto