Data Tester Engineer at CDW

KEY DUTIES

• CDW is undergoing a roll out of our data platform, and we are looking for a highly skilled Analytics Tester with expertise in Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), Power BI, Dataset Generation, Automation, Scrum and Agile methodologies, and testing reports and dashboards. As an Analytics Tester, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our data analytics solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, developers, and business stakeholders, to drive effective testing strategies and deliver high-quality insights.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate data analytics solutions, with a specific focus on reports and dashboards.
• Utilize Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Design and generate realistic and representative datasets to validate the accuracy, integrity, and performance of analytics solutions.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of Power BI reports, dashboards, and visualizations to ensure their functionality, usability, and adherence to business requirements.
• Collaborate with data analysts and developers to identify, isolate, and troubleshoot issues, defects, or anomalies in data analytics workflows.
• Participate in Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, by actively contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand and validate requirements, ensuring that reports and dashboards meet business needs
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Contribute to the development and enhancement of the overall analytics testing strategy, frameworks, and tools.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as an Analytics Tester or similar role, with a focus on data analytics testing, specifically reports and dashboards.
• Strong proficiency in Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) techniques, tools (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow), and frameworks.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Power BI testing, including report validation, data validation, and dashboard testing.
• Proficiency in dataset generation techniques, SQL querying, and data manipulation.
• Experience working in Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, with a strong understanding of the testing lifecycle in Agile projects.
• Ability to effectively test, validate, and verify reports and dashboards against business requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify data inconsistencies, anomalies, and discrepancies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset, with a passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in analytics testing.

Advantageous Skills / Experience

• Azure DevOps with Test Plan Experience employing automation tools and frameworks to streamline testing processes and increase efficiency, particularly for regression testing.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-driven, doesn’t require micromanagement.
• Organised and structured
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with shifting & ambiguous requirements.
• Passionate about both process and technology and the impact they can have on business and our customers.
• Articulate and credible
• Quality and detail orientated.
• Positive attitude and influence on others
• Fast learner and able to adapt to new technology and keep abreast of current industry trends and practice.
• Excellent communicator in all forms to key stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and time management skills