Data QA Associate

2 days ago


Chennai Tamil Nadu, India RCG Global Services Full time

**Role description**

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Data QA Associate to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data products built on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. You’ll work closely with data engineers and analysts to validate data pipelines, enforce quality standards, and support scalable analytics.

**Responsibilities**:

- Validate data transformations across Bronze, Silver, and Gold Delta Lake layers

- Write and execute Spark SQL and Python tests in Databricks notebooks

- Collaborate with engineers to test Databricks Workflows, ETL jobs, and streaming pipelines

- Implement and maintain data quality checks using tools like Great Expectations or dbt

- Monitor data freshness, schema drift, and anomalies using Databricks SQL dashboards and s

- Document QA processes, test cases, and data lineage using Unity Catalog and Confluence

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to QA automation best practices

**Required Skills**:

- Proficiency in SQL (especially Spark SQL) and Python

- Familiarity with Databricks notebooks, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog

- Experience with data testing frameworks (e.g., Great Expectations, dbt tests)

- Understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and schema validation

- Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot data issues

Nice to Have

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

- Exposure to data governance and access control in Databricks

- Familiarity with Apache Spark, MLflow, or Power BI

(Ignore just keep in mind)

Onboarding Checklist: Data QA Associate (Databricks)

Week 1: Orientation & Access

- [ ] Complete onboarding and security training

- [ ] Gain access to Databricks workspace, Unity Catalog, and Git repos

- [ ] Review Delta Lake architecture and QA documentation

- [ ] Set up personal workspace and test notebooks

Week 2: Environment & Tools

- [ ] Walk through existing ETL pipelines and data models

- [ ] Review QA test suites and validation notebooks

- [ ] Shadow a QA engineer on a pipeline release

- [ ] Learn how to use Databricks SQL s and dashboards

Week 3-4: Hands-On QA

- [ ] Write and run validation tests for a Bronze-to-Silver pipeline

- [ ] Implement a Great Expectations suite for a Gold table

- [ ] Contribute to QA documentation and test case library

- [ ] Present findings in a QA sync or team stand-up

Month 2+: Deep Integration

- [ ] Own QA for a specific data domain or pipeline

- [ ] Propose improvements to test coverage or automation

- [ ] Collaborate with data engineers on pipeline refactoring

- [ ] Participate in quarterly data quality reviews

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