QA Automation + ETL/Data Testing

Job Title: QA Automation + ETL/Data Testing

Location: Boston , Massachusetts

Prefer & (Contract)

Work Model: Onsite (4 days per week)

What you will be responsible for

As Quality Analyst, you will

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user stories and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Conduct manual and automated testing of AWS-based applications, Databricks data warehouse, and ETL backend systems
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to ensure efficient regression testing and maximum test coverage.
• Execute performance testing to evaluate system scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Work closely with developers and product owners to identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects, and ensure timely resolution.
• Perform backend testing by designing and executing SQL queries to validate data integrity and ensure ETL processes function as expected.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Presentation skills
• Team player

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree level qualification in a computer or IT related subject
• 7+ years of experience in Quality assurance
• 4+ years of experience in Automation Testing
• Experience with Automation tools like Selenium/Rational Robot/Ranorex etc
• Hands on experience on SQL (Analytical Functions and complex queries), SQL developer and TOAD.
• Knowledge of test methodologies and their corresponding tools such as JIRA-XRAY, RTC etc

Additional requirements (Good to have)

• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner both written and orally
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, initiative, and self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task, meet aggressive timelines and have strong work ethics
• Experience of working in the financial industry
• Experience with agile development methodology
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), and hands on experience with Databricks/Outpost data warehouse is a plus
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester are desirable