Position Title: Data QA Tester
Summary:
The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a detail-orientedData QA Testerto ensure quality, accuracy, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle—from ingestion into our medallion architecture (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake) through delivery of Power BI dashboards and reports.This role requires expertise in cloud data platforms and business intelligence tools with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.The ideal candidate will have strong technical testing skills, experience in agile environments, and the ability to develop automated test scripts tailored to data and reporting needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with product owners and scrum teams to understandacceptance criteriaand translate them into comprehensive test cases
·Design and execute test plans for data ingestion and transformations across medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers), validating business logic and data quality rules at each stageExecutemanual and automated test casesto validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Identify, document, and trackdefects and data issues, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution
Develop and maintainautomated testing scriptsusing SQL and Python to improve testing efficiency and scalability
Participate inAgile Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Support continuous improvement of QA processes and documentation.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years of experiencein ETL and/or BI QA testing
·Strong understanding of medallion architecture and hands-on experience with Azure (Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse), Databricks, and Snowflake (preferred)Proficiency inExcel,SQL, and Pythonfor test automation and data validation
Experience testingPower BIcloud-based reporting platforms(preferred)
Strong understanding ofAgile development methodologies
·Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira preferred); strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsWe're looking for a self-motivated team member who can work independently in a fully remote Agile environment - someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and drives progress without needing close supervision
Skills & Competencies:
Analytical thinker with strongproblem-solving skillsand attention to detail
Excellentwritten and verbal communicationskills
Ability to work collaboratively in across-functional teamenvironment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and applybusiness domain knowledgeto testing scenarios
The ideal candidate thrives in a distributed Scrum team, managing their own deliverables and staying accountable through clear, consistent communication
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