Important Information
Location: Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Costa Rica, or Argentina
Work Mode: Remote
Language Requirement: Advanced/Fluent English
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test - 18057) with strong expertise in Python, data validation, and quality engineering to join a global insurance technology team. This role will focus on testing data pipelines and analytics workflows, ensuring high-quality delivery across cloud-based platforms. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in data engineering, automation testing, and experience working in regulated industries.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop end-to-end dbt testing (mocked and expected data from bronze to gold layer).
- Understand and work within the Hiscox tech stack: VSCode, pytest, dbt, Databricks, Git, Docker.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define testing needs and communicate effectively with Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers.
- Analyze engineering and analytics requirements to define testing scope and strategy.
- Define and maintain dbt models, unit tests, end-to-end tests, and custom test cases.
- Investigate failed tests, review pull requests, and actively participate in Agile ceremonies.
Qualifications and Skills
- 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or SDET roles.
- Advanced/ Fluent English.
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes/testing, and BI tools.
- Hands-on experience with data validation techniques and tools.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python scripting.
- Solid understanding of testing strategies, version control, and Agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Insurance industry experience is required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in technical environments.
Nice To Have
- Knowledge of data pipelines, Power BI, and Tableau.
- Experience with Databricks and cloud environments (e.g., Azure).
- Familiarity with automation testing frameworks.
- Understanding of data governance and compliance standards.
About Encora
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries.
With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
