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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 robust, with multiple medical plan options (including HSA/HRA pathways) plus dental, vision, and mental‑health supports such as a 24/7 EAP and Lyra. Wellness incentives, health advocacy, and group‑rate voluntary protections further round out the offering.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs combine a 401(k) with company contributions and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with some materials also noting an employer‑funded retirement account based on age and service. This multi‑layered design emphasizes long‑term savings and ownership participation.
Parental & Family Support — Paid family leave for the delivering parent is outlined at up to 12 weeks fully paid when combining salary continuation and leave programs, alongside bonding and caregiver leave structures. Family resources such as adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, Bright Horizons childcare support, and Milk Stork are also available.

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