QA Data Engineers - 100% Remote

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QA Data Engineer

100% Remote

Contract

Client is moving their EDW to Google Cloud Platform, so Google Cloud Platform experience is very important.

Job Summary:

• This role involves developing and implementing test strategies, ensuring data accuracy Application performance and integrity, and optimizing data pipelines within the Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, test automation, and cloud technologies, with expertise in SQL and general understanding of BigQuery and Dataflow. Familiarity with LL Bean data and business process, along with proficiency using software management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Data Engineers, Analysts, and business stakeholders to define quality requirements.
• Document test cases, data validation rules, and best practices for scalable data governance.
• Develop and implement test cases for ETL/ELT pipelines, data transformation, and ingestion processes.
• Perform data validation, execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results. Regression testing ensures sufficient error validation is present. Reconcile variances and data anomalies to ensure high-quality data.
• Validate data transformations and ingestion processes for structured and unstructured data.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data issues, failures, and inconsistencies across the pipeline.
• Provide support for root cause analysis and resolution of data-related defects, including the identification of code changes.
• Document and track defects, providing detailed reports to development teams for resolution.
• Participate in the design and implementation of automated testing scripts to improve testing efficiency.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionality.
• Perform post-release and post-implementation validation of software performance in production environments.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the quality of software deliverables, providing feedback for improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with end users to gather feedback.

Qualifications & Skills:
Must Have:

• 3-5+ years of experience in data engineering, data testing, or quality assurance.
• Proficiency in SQL, and data validation frameworks. (test strategies).
• An understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and schema design.

Nice-To-Have:

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for data (e.g., Great Expectations, dbt tests).
• Familiarity with client data and business process.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform data services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Storage) and Python.

Additional:

• Strong understanding of software development and testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to document defects accurately.
• Highly collaborative. Effectively works with cross-functional teams for the support and performance of the EDP and packaged applications.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) and scripting for automated testing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Google Cloud Platform or other relevant certification in software testing.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Triage Skills:

1. Prioritization: Assess and prioritize software issues based on severity, frequency, and impact.
2. Collaboration: Work with stakeholders and technical leads to determine the best course of action for resolving issues.
3. Decision-Making: Make informed decisions on which issues to address first, balancing business needs and technical feasibility.
4. Communication: Clearly communicate the status and priority of issues to all relevant parties.
5. Problem-Solving: Quickly identify the root cause of issues and propose effective solutions.

While working remotely. Your candidates should have reliable high-speed internet and client will provide a VDI. The client Developer Virtual Desktop Infrastructure allows entitled users to access a virtual computer asset to complete tasks and processes relative to their role and responsibilities. Your employee needs to have a laptop/desktop to log into their assigned client VDI. This PC must have a currently supported operating system, which is regularly patched, and has updated commercial anti-malware software. To efficiently do the work, an additional monitor and a headset are required.

Best Regards,

Shrishti | Business Unit Head | Pioneer Consulting Services LLC

3490 US Highway 1, Building 10 | Princeton, NJ 08540