Data QA

Position: Data QA
Location: Dallas, Texas (Onsite)
Duration: Contract

Job Description: 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in data engineering, database QA, or a related role.
• Strong foundational knowledge of SQL, T-SQL, and relational database management systems (RDBMS).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute test cases using Python and SQL.
• Validate data pipelines, database changes, and deployment scripts.
• Execute manual and automated test cases, record results, and track defects through closure.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings clearly to development teams.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to understand data transformations, deployment scripts, and business logic.
• Create and refine test cases aligned with business requirements and data transformation rules.
• Support unit testing by designing and sharing relevant test scenarios.
• Validate database objects, including tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation checks across systems.
• Ensure adherence to data quality standards, testing best practices, and documentation expectations.

Technical Skills

• Ability to write SQL queries for data validation.
• Ability to develop basic test scripts in Python.
• Understanding of database objects, including tables, views, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Understanding of data validation and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with test case design, test execution, and bug/defect tracking processes.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to data engineering workflows or ETL pipelines.
• Basic knowledge of automation frameworks.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of data warehouse concepts is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation abilities.
• Attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Who Should Apply

• Entry Level Candidates looking to start a career in data engineering and QA.
• Junior professionals seeking hands-on experience in database testing and validation.