Full-Time QA Engineer - Data & ETL/Analytics
Xplor is hiring a remote Full-Time QA Engineer - Data & ETL/Analytics. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Australia based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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We are looking for a QA Engineer (Data) to join our Technology Vertical in Australia. You will be a key part of the team ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data across our Payments vertical. This is a SQL-heavy role, focused on validating ETL processes, data transformations, and reporting quality across data pipelines and warehouses.
- Validate data accuracy, completeness, and transformation logic across multiple systems and environments.
- Write and execute advanced SQL queries to check data accuracy, transformations and integrity across large datasets.
- Build and enhance QA automation frameworks for data testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Developers, Product Managers, QAs to ensure test coverage and alignment with business goals.
- Mentor junior QA team members and provide technical guidance on BI testing best practices.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of QA frameworks, standards, and automation strategies for data testing.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies to guide QA planning and estimation, validate data quality in SIT and production, and recommend improvements to QA processes and automation strategies.
What would make me a good candidate?
The ideal candidate will have proven QA experience in BI and data warehouse environments, a strong command of SQL, and a hands-on, testing-focused mindset to ensure data accuracy and reliability while driving improvements in QA practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven QA experience with a few years focused on BI, data warehouse, or analytics testing.
- Advanced SQL skills and experience validating large, complex datasets.
- Strong understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and data governance principles.
- Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar.
- Strong experience in test automation for data, ideally building frameworks or automation solutions from scratch.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Azure Dev Ops, JIRA and Confluence.
- Knowledgeable in API testing (e.g., Postman)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail and a passion for data quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) is advantage.
- Exposure to data quality frameworks or tools (e.g., Great Expectations, dbt tests).
- ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification.
- Experience with test automation in data environments.