Database Test Engineer

Description:

- We are looking for a detail-oriented and innovative QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute automated testing solutions and comprehensive test plans for Source Systems and Business Data Products.

- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in validating the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of enterprise data across multiple business domains.

- This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of data processed through ETL pipelines and data modeling scripts across platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, and Snowflake.

- The QA Automation Engineer will collaborate closely with data engineering, QA, and business teams to support scalable, reliable, and high-quality data delivery across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Design and Develop Automated Data Quality Tests :

- Build reusable automated tests to validate data ingestion, transformations, and loading across Oracle, SQL Server, and Snowflake.

- Verify data integrity, completeness, schema conformity, and business logic through all layers - from raw landing zone to curated data products.

2) Ensure End-to-End Data Pipeline Validation :

- Automate testing for ETL/ELT processes, including data staging, cleansing, fact and dimension population, and final consumption layers.

- Monitor transformations and data flows across platforms (Oracle - Snowflake, SQL Server - Snowflake, etc.

3) Experience in Snowflake/ Oracle/ DBT Testing Capabilities :

- Utilize SQL features (e.g., streams, tasks, time travel, variant types) in test development.

- Automate regression and functional testing for Snowflake data models, stored procedures, and materialized views.

4) Build and Maintain a Cross-Platform Test Framework :

- Extend or integrate automation frameworks compatible with Oracle, SQL Server, and Snowflake.

- Apply data validation tools to verify transformation accuracy.

5) Utilize TestRail or Jira Tool for Test Case Management:

- Design, document, and maintain test cases and test plans in TestRail.

- Track execution, report defects, and ensure traceability across automated and manual test cases.

6) Collaborate Across Data Engineering and Modeling Teams:

- Work with data engineers, modelers, and analysts to define test criteria for ingestion jobs, business logic, and reporting outputs.

- Provide early feedback on development tickets and participate in code reviews.

7) Support CI/CD and Test Automation in Production Pipelines:

- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows.

- Validate data integrity during production releases, schema updates, and migrations.

8) Develop Monitoring and Alerting for Data Quality:

- Implement anomaly detection and alerting for critical pipelines (e.g., volume drops, schema drift, business rule violations).

- Create dashboards or automated reports for monitoring data quality trends.

9) Ensure Test Coverage, Reusability, and Documentation:

- Maintain reusable and version-controlled test suites across platforms.

- Document test strategies, data quality standards, and platform-specific practices

Education :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

Experience :

- 3 to 7 years of experience in QA automation, with a strong focus on testing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data quality validation across platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, and Snowflake.

- Proven experience in leading small teams or mentoring junior engineers.

Technical Skills :

- Strong expertise in QA practices for data platforms, including designing automated quality frameworks, validating data pipelines, and risk-based testing.

- Proficiency in automated testing strategies, TestRail for test management, Snowflake QA automation features, and scripting/CI/CD tools to maintain system accuracy and efficiency.

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly isolate defects and drive process improvements.

- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Coaches, Engineering, and business stakeholders