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Posted Apr 27, 2026

Data Tester (Contract)

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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 [email protected] or call 0212379092. Otherwise apply now! #LI-GS1
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