Job Title: IT QA Engineer – Data Integration
Location: Atlanta, GA, Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced IT QA Engineer specializing in Data Integration testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in validating complex data pipelines, ensuring accuracy in data migration, transformation, and integration processes. The IT QA Engineer will work closely with data engineers, developers, and business analysts to ensure that integrated data systems meet the organization's quality and integrity standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts for data integration projects, focusing on data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Validate ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, ensuring data is properly migrated and transformed across multiple systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineering, development, and business teams) to understand business requirements and data flow.
- Automate data validation where applicable, developing and maintaining automated test scripts for data integrity.
- Perform database queries using SQL to extract and validate large datasets.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data integration issues, logging defects and ensuring timely resolution.
- Perform regression testing on data systems when new data sources or transformation logic is introduced.
- Ensure data quality compliance with business and regulatory standards, providing documentation and reports on testing outcomes.
- Participate in code and design reviews to assess potential impacts on data flows and integration processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in the QA process for data integration, identifying areas for efficiency and quality improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of experience in QA testing, with a focus on data integration and ETL processes.
- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Experience with data integration tools such as Informatica, Talend, SSIS, or similar.
- Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Bash for test automation.
- Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
- Familiarity with cloud environments preferred AWS
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
- Certifications in QA or data management are a plus.
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.