QA Engineer

QA Engineer

Let’s be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

A Power BI QA Developer is a quality assurance professional who tests Power BI reports and dashboards to ensure accuracy, performance, and security. Their duties include validating data accuracy, checking that interactive features like filters work correctly, and performing functional, security, and user interface testing to ensure the final product meets business requirements and is easy for end-users to understand and operate. 

Job Responsibilities

• Test case development: Create and execute test cases for Power BI reports, including data accuracy, functionality, and performance.
• Data validation: Compare data in Power BI reports against the source to ensure it is accurate and consistent.
• Functional testing: Verify that all interactive elements, such as filters, slicers, and drill-throughs, function as intended.
• Performance testing: Evaluate the speed and efficiency of reports and dashboards under various conditions.
• Security testing: Ensure that data access controls and user permissions are correctly implemented and prevent unauthorized access.
• User Interface (UI) and user experience (UX) testing: Check for proper formatting, alignment, and overall usability of the reports and dashboards.
• Cross-browser and cross-platform testing: Ensure reports display correctly on different browsers and devices.
• Troubleshooting: Identify, document, and help resolve bugs and issues found during testing.
• Collaboration: Work with Power BI developers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and defect tracking. 

Required skills

• Proficiency with Power BI Desktop and its various features.
• Understanding of data modeling, DAX, and Power Query.
• Knowledge of SQL for data verification and validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and bug tracking tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail. 

Requirements

• Sound knowledge on Power testing methodologies
• Sound knowledge on OLAP & business intelligence testing methodologies
• Experience in the areas of testing strategy & testing architecture
• Experience in UNIX/LINUX
• Experience in UI automation – Core Java, Selenium, Junit / TestNG, Node JS, Protractor, Or Python skills (nice to have)

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore

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