Data Tester (Contract)

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.

We are urgently looking a Data Tester for an initial 3 -month contract on a daily rate, to work remotely from anywhere in New Zealand. to lead the establishment and implementation of end-to-end data testing to ensure that reporting platform releases meet agreed standards.

You must be in NZ and have resided here for 5 years+ to be considered for the role (to enable government security clearance).

The role:

  • Test data & reporting platform releases
  • Establish and maintain the team release management process.
  • Monitor Azure and Fabric cost consumption and data quality
  • Operate to best practice development methodologies and processes
  •  Accountable for the delivery and quality of testing, and associated artefacts.
  • Ensure accurate sizing, high-quality refinement, and adequate documentation to enable effective planning, delivery and support.
  • Own and evolve automated reconciliation testing frameworks
  • Build and maintain reconciliation audit trails and surface results via dashboard/reports for migration sign-off and visibility
  • Work closely with the product team to understand the technology roadmap and support agile delivery.

The right candidate:

  • 5 years+ of relevant experience in all aspects of testing, ideally including incorporating them into test frameworks as part of an automated CI/CD pipeline.
  • Hands on experience developing automated testing solutions.
  • Hands on experience monitoring data quality in an enterprise reporting solution.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Fabric or Power BI lifecycle management.
  • Hands on experience developing and maintaining continuous deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Experience working in an agile enterprise reporting team.
  • Experience working in a cross-skilled agile software team, including the demonstrated ability to influence a team to adopt improvements.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • ISTQB certification/s.
  • Fabric or Power BI report development experience.
  • Python and PySpark experience will be highly valued
  • New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with 5+ years in NZ, thereby eligible for government security clearance
  • Available within 2 weeks for a 3-month contract  (extendable)on a daily rate
  • Based anywhere in New Zealand

What's in it for you?

  • Become part of Australasia's largest Azure engineering practice where you can sharpen your expertise and contribute to the latest innovations in tech and services. #thinkahead
  • Be part of a company that is leading the way in specialised areas and partners on high profile client projects - we are popping new logos every day! #winwithus
  • Work with a 13-time Gold, 6-time Microsoft Advanced Specialisation & 5 time Microsoft Solutions Partner (including Modern Work). You only get to this level with the industry's leading tech professionals - we are proud to have some of the best. #teamup
  • Thrive in a team that is always learning, always innovating and making waves on a global scale. #standout
  • Be part of a supportive working environment that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity and differences. #betrue
  • Work flexibly – we recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing! #Flexit!
  • Ultimately, we will help you to fear less, achieve more in a fast paced, innovative and cool environment - are you ready to accept the challenge? #fearlessachievemore

If you have questions mail me on gayatri.soni@lab3nz.co.nz or call 0212379092. Otherwise apply now!

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