Data QA at TEKsystems

Date: 1 week ago
City: Waterloo, ON
Contract type: Contractor

This Data QA role will work on our Client Care Portal project, where they will perform QA from the Data perspective. They will work on our data platform in Synapse.

QA Skills & Tasks

Skills – SQL, Azure Synapse, JSON file format knowledge/experience and asset, Power BI, excellent documentation/communication, experience with creating test plans (including master test plans and reviewing with stakeholders); addressing blocks/defect with the PM/Developers; excellent understand of the QA lifecycle

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, and execute ETL and application test strategies, test plans, and detailed test cases based on business requirements, user stories, and technical design documents.
  • Perform end-to-end data and application testing, including data validation, data completeness, data integrity, transformation logic verification, and reconciliation between source and target systems.
  • Execute SQL-based validations to ensure accuracy and consistency of data across databases, data stores, and reporting layers.
  • Validate data pipelines and integrations using modern platforms and tools (e.g., Azure-based services), covering functional, system integration, regression, smoke, and sanity testing.
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts for data and application validation, including reusable checks for record counts, column-level validation, data types, and transformation rules.
  • Participate in requirement analysis, design walkthroughs, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies, providing quality-focused input throughout the delivery lifecycle.
  • Identify, log, track, and manage defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA, ensuring timely retesting, verification, and closure.
  • Support UAT and production validation activities, including investigation and resolution of production support tickets in collaboration with business and technology partners.
  • Communicate defects, risks, and quality metrics clearly to team members and stakeholders, supporting efficient defect resolution.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to peers, contributing to consistent testing practices and continuous quality improvement.
  • Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, workflows, and efficiencies, and assist in maintaining quality standards and documentation.
  • Review and validate structured data formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, flat files) used for integrations and feed
  • Ensure testing considers regulatory, compliance, and control requirements relevant to data privacy, auditability, segregation of duties.
  • Validate that sensitive client and financial data is handled according to security and access standards.
  • Support audit and control activities by providing test evidence and traceability when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Azure Synapse / cloud data platform exposure
  • JSON and structured data validation
  • Strong QA lifecycle expertise (test planning, execution, defect management)
  • Experience with ETL/data pipeline testing
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to operate as a self-starter / “go-getter” within a fast-moving environment
  • Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $70.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Waterloo,ON.

À propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services

Nous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous accélérons la transformation de nos clients. Notre compétence en stratégie, conception, exécution et opérations libère la valeur de l’entreprise par un éventail de solutions. Nous sommes une équipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amérique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacités full-stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratégiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients à exploiter le changement et maîtriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous bâtissons le futur en livrant les résultats et en créant un impact positif dans nos communautés mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises d’Allegis Group. Découvrez d’autres informations à TEKsystems.com.

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About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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