AVP – Software QA Engineer (Data‑Focused)
We are seeking an AVP‑level Software QA Engineer with a strong focus on data‑driven applications within the banking and compliance domain. The role is responsible for end‑to‑end functional testing, including validation of data flows, ETL processes, business rules, reporting outputs, and overall application workflow.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform functional testing across end‑to‑end application workflows
Validate data across source, staging, raw, and transformed layers
Verify business rule implementation and data accuracy
Test ETL/data processing pipelines and reporting outputs
Create test data, execute SQL‑based data validation, and manage defects
Own QA documentation and support SDLC and audit requirements
Collaborate with developers, data engineers, architects, and business partners
Experience & Skills:
6–8 years of QA experience, preferably in banking/compliance platforms
Strong SQL querying and data testing experience
Understanding of ETL/data processing concepts
Exposure to BI/reporting tools
Basic knowledge of Python and Java services related to data processing
Experience working in Agile and regulated environments
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
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Time Type:
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Skills Required
- 6-8 years of QA experience, preferably in banking/compliance platforms
- Strong SQL querying and data testing experience
- Understanding of ETL/data processing concepts
- Exposure to BI/reporting tools
- Basic knowledge of Python and Java services related to data processing
- Experience working in Agile and regulated environments
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