Role description

Data / ETL QA Engineer

Lead II - Data Engineering

The Data / ETL QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of data and ETL processes through comprehensive testing and validation. This role involves working with complex data systems, multiple database platforms, and integration technologies to maintain data integrity and system performance across environments.

The opportunity:
• Testing & Validation:
• Perform functional, regression, and ETL testing for data integration and transformation processes
• Validate data across multiple platforms such as Netezza, Teradata, DB2, and IMS DB
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems
• System Analysis:
• Analyze business and system requirements to design effective test strategies and test plans
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to identify, track, and resolve defects
• Automation & Tools:
• Utilize ETL and testing tools such as IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Informatica, DVO, and Changeman
• Support automation of testing processes and deployment validation
• Scripting & Development Support:
• Write and execute scripts in UNIX/Linux environments for automation and validation
• Use programming/scripting languages such as C, C++, Java, PL/SQL, and Shell scripting where required
• Database & Query Testing:
• Perform SQL queries and data validation using tools like TOAD and other database platforms
• Conduct data comparisons and reconciliation across systems
• Reporting & Documentation:
• Document test cases, test results, and defects with clear traceability
• Provide detailed reports on quality metrics, issues, and test outcomes to stakeholders

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and best practices
• Hands-on experience in ETL testing (Informatica, DataStage, or similar tools)
• Strong SQL skills for data validation and analysis
• Experience with UNIX/Linux scripting
• Familiarity with databases such as Netezza, Teradata, DB2, IMS DB
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (C, C++, Java, PL/SQL, Shell)
• Experience with tools like TOAD, Changeman, and DVO
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience working in large-scale data environments and enterprise systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to Agile environments and data-driven projects

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Virginia

Compensation Range: $92,000-$138,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

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