City: Ottawa
Pay Rate: N/A
Added: August 18, 2026
Data Engineer Tester, Hybrid - 14 Month Contract - 19179
About the Opportunity
Our reputable Ottawa based client has an Immediate requirement for Data Engineer Testers. The team is working on a mix of new and existing initiatives as a result of the significant growth they are experiencing.
This is a long-term data modernization initiative where the team is looking for someone who can operate across both Data Engineering and QA/testing. The environment is heavily focused on validating complex data transformation processes across Azure technologies, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, reconciliation, and analytics/reporting pipelines.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Write and execute complex SQL based Test Scripts, on the Azure Databricks platform, for data warehouse/engineering processes based on documented data mapping and data transformation rules
Lead, manage, plan, and coordinate the ETL/Data testing activities: Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Scripts
Record test execution results and evidence of test in Azure DevOps
Ensure the test activities are planned and performed according to requirements and standards from the Test Center of Excellence
Coordinate and support the business with User Acceptance Testing
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
Degree from a recognized university or community college with an acceptable specialization in computer, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science or information systems
5+ years' work experience writing tests cases and tests scripts based on documented data mapping and business data transformation rules. Pyspark is a must have
5+ years' work experience with various types of software testing such as functional, integration, system integration, UAT, performance, etc. for data transformation processes
Minimum 2 years work experience with Microsoft Azure data platform: Azure Databricks, SQL Databases, Azure Data Lake
Experience with additional programming languages is an asset: Scala, Python, R, SQL, Azure functions
Must have strong experience with requirement gathering and stakeholder management
Experience working on large scale data analytics and HR system transformations
Must be eligible for a Government of Canada Clearance
About the Job
Start date ASAP, Hybrid position 2 - 3 days per week onsite. Rates $50.00 to $65.00/hr + depending on experience.
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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to
[email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19179.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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