Senior Quality Engineer - Data & ETL Testing (Contract)

Contract Type: Contract/ConsultantLocation: RemoteClient: Leading Canadian EnterpriseWork Schedule: Eastern Time Zone (5:00 PM - 1:00 AM IST)About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity with a premier Canadian client.

This role focuses on ensuring the quality of enterprise-scale data solutions and ETL pipelines.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in automated testing, data validation, and cloud-based data platforms.Key Responsibilities- Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for data pipelines and ETL processes- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for data applications using industry-standard tools- Validate data accuracy, integrity, and transformations across enterprise data platforms- Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle- Perform SQL-based database testing and data validation- Conduct performance testing for large-scale data systems- Implement continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes- Track and manage defects through resolutionRequired Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering- 3+ years of experience testing enterprise data systems and ETL processes- Strong hands-on experience with: PySpark for data processing and testing- DBT (Data Build Tool) for data transformation testing- ETL automation and validation- Automated testing frameworks (Pytest, API automation tools)- Proficiency in SQL and Python for test automation- Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow or similar)- Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaborationPreferred Qualifications- Experience with Microsoft Azure Fabric or Azure Data Factory- Knowledge of event-driven streaming platforms (Kafka, Event Hubs)- Performance testing experience with JMeter or LoadRunner- ISTQB or relevant quality assurance certifications- Experience with data governance and complianceWhat We Offer- Opportunity to work with latest data technologies- Collaboration with a talented international team- Exposure to enterprise-scale data solutions- Professional growth in a dynamic environmentImportant Information- This is a contract position requiring availability during Eastern Time business hours- Candidates must be comfortable working 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM IST- Must have reliable internet connection and suitable remote work setup (Laptop will be provided by Organisation)- There will be two rounds of interviews - the first will be conducted virtually, and the second will take place in either Bangalore or Chennai.Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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