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Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Quality Assurance
The Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and quality of data pipelines and big data workflows across modern, cloud-based platforms. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with advanced technical expertise in Databricks, PySpark, AWS, and data integration testing, who are passionate about driving excellence in data validation, transformation, and end-to-end quality assurance processes. As a Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead), you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Tech Leads, and software engineering groups, to lead and execute comprehensive QA activities that are critical to maintaining data integrity throughout the development lifecycle.
In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and executing test strategies that validate data transformations and processing within distributed systems and cloud environments. Your leadership will facilitate the integration of automated testing frameworks into CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid, reliable delivery of high-quality data solutions. The Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead) will also manage defect tracking, documentation, and reporting using industry-standard tools, ensuring transparency and timely resolution of issues. By mentoring team members and championing best practices in quality assurance, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and standards within the organization.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, career advancement, and employee well-being. The organization offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture that supports professional growth. As a Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead), you will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to mission-critical projects that have a direct impact on business success.
If you are driven by quality, eager to work on challenging projects, and ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for the Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead) position by clicking the job application button below.
Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead) - Summary
- Lead quality assurance initiatives for data pipelines and distributed big data workflows.
- Work with Databricks, PySpark, and AWS platforms to ensure data integrity and transformation accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the end-to-end QA process.
- Implement and manage automated testing within CI/CD environments for efficient delivery.
- Mentor QA team members and promote best practices in data quality assurance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for data validation, transformation, and end-to-end workflows.
- Lead QA efforts across cloud-based and distributed data platforms, with a focus on Databricks and AWS environments.
- Oversee test case development, defect management, and reporting using tools such as QMetry.
- Integrate automated testing solutions into CI/CD pipelines to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Partner with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Tech Leads, and engineering teams to ensure QA alignment with project goals.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to QA team members and stakeholders.
- Continuously assess and improve QA processes, methodologies, and standards within the organization.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards for the Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead) role.
- Full suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Work with an award-winning, industry-leading organization recognized for staffing excellence.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Advanced experience with Databricks and PySpark for data validation and transformation testing.
- Proficiency in AWS cloud testing methodologies.
- Strong background in data integration testing and end-to-end data quality assurance.
- Experience with DevOps practices and integrating QA into CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ideal Candidate Snapshot
- Demonstrated leadership in data quality assurance within cloud-based and distributed system environments.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities for working with diverse teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in QA processes and outcomes.
- Passion for leveraging technology to solve complex data quality challenges.
- Ability to mentor and guide team members in best practices for data QA.
Other Relevant Information
- The Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead) position offers the chance to work in a thriving, supportive environment with access to advanced technologies and tools.
- Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- IDR complies with all federal civil rights laws and reporting requirements. Submission of demographic data is voluntary and kept confidential, with use limited to compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Click the job application button to take the next step in your career as a Data Quality Assurance Lead (Data QA Lead).