Job Title: QA Lead – Backend / ETLLocation: India / Remote]
Experience
8–12 years (with strong Backend & ETL testing leadership)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced
QA Lead – Backend ETL
to lead quality assurance activities for data-intensive backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
ETL testing, data validation, SQL, and backend APIs
, along with strong leadership skills to manage QA teams, define test strategies, and ensure data accuracy, integrity, and performance across enterprise platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead QA strategy, planning, and execution for Backend and ETL systems
- Own ETL testing for data warehouses, data lakes, and reporting systems
- Validate data extraction, transformation, and loading processes across source and target systems
- Perform data reconciliation, data quality checks, and data integrity validation
- Design and review test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for backend and ETL workflows
- Execute and guide SQL-based testing (complex joins, stored procedures, functions)
- Lead API testing (REST/SOAP) using tools like Postman, Swagger, or similar
- Coordinate system, integration, regression, and UAT testing
- Ensure testing coverage for batch jobs, schedules, error handling, and recovery scenarios
- Identify, track, and manage defects using JIRA / ALM / Azure DevOps
- Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners
- Mentor QA team members and conduct reviews for test deliverables
- Drive process improvements, QA best practices, and automation feasibility
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards
Technical Skills
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience in Backend & ETL Testing
- Excellent knowledge of SQL (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with ETL tools such as:
- Informatica
- Talend
- DataStage
- SSIS
- Azure Data Factory / AWS Glue (cloud-based ETL)
- Experience testing Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and BI systems
- Strong understanding of data models, schemas, mappings, and transformations
- Experience with API testing and backend services
- Knowledge of Unix/Linux commands and log analysis
- Exposure to performance and volume testing for large datasets
Tools
- Test Management: JIRA, ALM, Azure DevOps
- API Testing: Postman, SOAP UI
- Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL
- Version Control: Git
- Reporting/BI (good to have): Power BI, Tableau, Looker
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven experience leading QA teams (onshore/offshore)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to translate business requirements into effective test strategies
- Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
Nice To Have
- Automation exposure (Python, Java, Selenium for backend validation)
- Cloud data platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of data compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA – if applicable)
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
