Data QA

Job Detail

• Industry Software
• Qualification Unspecified

Job Description Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Quality Analyst to join our team. This role will be responsible for validating data accuracy, testing APIs, and ensuring the quality and reliability of data-related systems and processes. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of QA fundamentals, strong analytical skills, and a passion for identifying issues before they impact customers or business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and data validation testing.
• Validate and analyze large datasets to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Test APIs and verify data exchanged between systems.
• Create, execute, and document test cases, test plans, and test results.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure quality standards are met.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Support UAT efforts and help validate business requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for data quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and quality practices.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, testing principles, and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Clear understanding of different testing types, including regression testing, UAT, functional testing, and integration testing.
• Experience working with and validating large datasets.
• Basic understanding of SQL and the ability to query data for validation purposes.
• Experience testing and validating APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing and executing SQL queries.
• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman or similar platforms.
• Experience writing Python scripts for test automation, validation, or data analysis.
• Exposure to test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Experience with data warehouse, ETL, or data pipeline testing.