Senior Data Test Automation Engineer, Hawk-Eye Innovations

£58.8-80.2k

SQL

AWS

Python

Java

Terraform

Athena

Redshift

Pandas

Postman

SpringBoot

Senior and Expert level

London

2 days a week in office

Sports officiating & broadcast technology

Open for applications

Sports officiating & broadcast technology

1001+ employees

B2BEntertainmentComputer VisionSportsMedia

Open for applications

£58.8-80.2k

SQL

AWS

Python

Java

Terraform

Athena

Redshift

Pandas

Postman

SpringBoot

Senior and Expert level

London

2 days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2BEntertainmentComputer VisionSportsMedia

Company mission

To be the trusted choice for pioneering and inspiring change in sport.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Expertise in validating complex datasets, creating synthetic test data, and leveraging tools like Pandas and Python for comprehensive data quality assurance
Proven ability to build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks, with a focus on backend, API, and data systems using tools like Pytest and Postman
Expertise in Pandas, SQL, and AWS analytics services (Glue, Athena, Redshift) for data profiling, transformation, and validation within data lakes
Solid experience with AWS (S3, Lambda, EMR, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) and understanding of cloud-native architectures and best practices
Advanced skills in automating API and backend testing workflows, ensuring robust and reliable system interactions
Extensive experience integrating automated data testing processes into CI/CD pipelines for seamless build and deployment cycles
Strong programming skills in Python, with additional experience in SQL and scripting for data manipulation and validation
Familiarity with Great Expectations (or similar), Postman, and synthetic data generation frameworks
Expertise in identifying testing gaps, proposing enhancements, and fostering a culture of data quality and continuous improvement across teams
Familiarity with testing live video streaming solutions, focusing on performance, low latency, and seamless user experiences would be advantageous

What the job involves

We're hiring a Senior Data Test Engineer to help us build robust, scalable testing frameworks for complex data ecosystems
In this role, you'll: Design and develop automated validation for data pipelines, APIs, and microservices, using tools like Pandas, Great Expectations, and Java (Spring Boot). Collaborate closely with development teams to embed quality into Java-based architectures
Lead testing efforts for AWS-based data lakes (S3, Glue, Athena), with a focus on schema evolution, data quality rules, and performance testing—shifting away from traditional SQL-heavy testing
Join our agile, cross-functional teams to enhance testing practices across cloud-native microservices and data platforms. You'll develop scalable test automation frameworks with a focus on data validation using tools like Pandas, and lead strategies for testing data lakes
Collaborate closely with QA and Java/Spring Boot development teams to ensure data quality and reliability across our sports technology ecosystem
Build scalable and robust frameworks for validating complex data systems, pipelines, and APIs using tools like Pandas, Great Expectations, and Java modules
Collaborate with development teams to design and implement automated tests for microservices, emphasizing Spring Boot and Java-based architectures
Implement testing strategies for AWS data lakes (e.g., S3, Glue, Athena) with a focus on schema evolution, data quality rules, and performance benchmarks, prioritizing data lake testing over traditional SQL approaches
Automate data tests within CI/CD workflows to enable continuous build, validation, and deployment
Create tools for synthetic data generation to simulate real-world scenarios and ensure comprehensive coverage
Collaborate to set, measure, and track key data quality metrics for reliable performance
Identify gaps in existing approaches and implement improvements aligned with best practices
Proactively refine testing strategies and share actionable insights to boost overall quality
Clearly explain data testing methodologies and train teams to independently implement and use the automation frameworks

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Our take

Hawk-Eye Innovations, part of Sony, delivers technology that enhances fairness, safety, and excitement for thousands of sporting events worldwide. As a leader in vision processing, Hawk-Eye provides solutions for officiating, video management, poroduction, broadcasting, and digital experiences, helping teams, officials, and fans enjoy sports more effectively.

With a long list of clients, including Adidas, Fox Sports, and Nascar, Hawk-Eye has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of sports innovation. The company is constantly pushing boundaries, and is often called upon to create bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of sports leagues and broadcasters.

More recently, Hawk-eye partnered with the BNA for the 2023-2024 season, introducing 3D optical tracking technology to improve all accuracy and gameplay speed. Its an exciting space for the company and as demand for enhanced viewing experiences continues to grow, it will be interesting to see where the company goes next.