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Application Developer

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND

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Senior level

Food • Greentech • Logistics • Sharing Economy • Transportation • Agriculture • Industrial

Reimagining what's possible for food and agriculture

The Role

Validate end-to-end data flows and risk reporting from source systems into Aurora/PostgreSQL. Test ETL/ELT pipelines, CDC and ingestion scenarios, develop automated tests (Python), execute functional/regression/integration tests, support high-volume EOD validation, log and track defects, and collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure data accuracy and alignment with business logic.

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Job Purpose and Impact
We are building CRR (Corporate Risk Reporting), an enterprise platform delivering critical commodity risk insights. As a QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of data pipelines and risk reporting outputs. You will work closely with data engineers, SQL developers, and Application Developers to validate data flows and ensure alignment with business requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Data & Functional Validation

Validate end-to-end data flows from source systems (SAP/ODP, CTRM, pricing) into Aurora/PostgreSQL.
Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Support validation of risk outputs (positions, exposures, pricing, P&L) against defined business logic

Pipeline & Ingestion Testing

Test ETL/ELT pipelines for correctness, data integrity, and consistency.
Validate snapshot and delta ingestion processes, including CDC scenarios.
Verify handling of edge cases such as data ordering, duplication (idempotency), and recovery.

Test Automation & Execution

Develop and maintain test cases and automated test scripts for data pipelines and SQL transformations.
Execute functional, regression, and integration testing across data and reporting layers.
Contribute to test automation frameworks using Python or similar tools.

Performance & EOD Validation

Support testing of high-volume data processing, especially end-of-day (EOD) workloads.
Identify data discrepancies and performance issues during peak processing.

Defect Management & Collaboration

Log, track, and support resolution of defects and data issues.
Work closely with engineers and analysts to analyze root causes and validate fixes.
Participate in test planning, sprint activities, and release validation.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement of 3 years of relevant work experience, typically reflecting 5+ years in QA/testing for data platforms, ETL pipelines, or analytics systems.
Proven ability to balance hands-on technical contribution and cross-team influence.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Required Skills:
Mandatory:

Strong proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysis.
Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline testing.
Understanding of data quality concepts and validation techniques.
Familiarity with test automation using Python or similar tools.
Basic understanding of CDC patterns, schema evolution, and data integrity principles.

Good to Have:

Experience with AWS data services (Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, DMS).
Knowledge of PostgreSQL/Aurora databases.
Exposure to event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka).
Proficient in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with financial, trading, or risk management systems

Skills Required

Minimum 3 years relevant work experience (typically reflecting 5+ years in QA/testing for data platforms)
Proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysis
Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline testing
Understanding of data quality concepts and validation techniques
Test automation using Python or similar tools
Basic understanding of CDC patterns, schema evolution, and data integrity principles
Experience validating high-volume end-of-day (EOD) data processing and performance
Strong communication skills and ability to engage technical and business stakeholders
Experience with AWS data services (Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, DMS)
Knowledge of PostgreSQL / Amazon Aurora databases
Exposure to event-driven systems such as Kafka
Containerization and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with financial, trading, or risk management systems

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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health/EAP resources, wellness programs, and partner services like Bright Horizons and Milk Stork on the official benefits hub. Feedback suggests these offerings provide robust support for both physical and psychological well-being.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match, plus an ESOP component and Vanguard administration, with some materials also noting an employer-funded retirement account. Feedback suggests the multi-layered savings design and clear match mechanics are notable strengths.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO tiers start at 15 days and scale up to 30 days with tenure, alongside defined holidays and floating personal days. Paid family leave for bonding and caregiving further rounds out a well-structured time-off program.

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HQ: Wayzata, MN

155,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1865

What We Do

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.

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The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.