Quality Assurance Analyst I

CAE; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine and Employee and Familya

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Data Quality Analyst to ensure that data products on Microsoft Fabric are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business goals. You will validate data across the Medallion architecture and apply the Data Platform Coding Framework to end-to-end tests from source to Power BI.

As a bridge between business and technical teams, you will manage defects, verify performance and data integrity, and drive continuous improvement to enable trusted, auditable analytics for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data QA, data validation, or analytics testing.
• Experience with Python, SQL is a requirement.
• Experience with software development lifecycle management (Git and version control).
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts (Medallion architecture).
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (validation/testing perspective).
• Familiarity with data governance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data products align with business goals (GQM) and are fully traceable from source to Power BI.
• Validate data quality across bronze, silver, and gold layers, and confirm Fabric data products are complete, reliable, and production ready.
• Test Power BI reports end-to-end to ensure accurate visuals and metrics.
• Enforce governance standards using Purview, including metadata, lineage and quality scoring.
• Develop and execute test plans, validate performance and refresh reliability, and manage defects by working with teams to identify root causes.
• Continuously provide quality insights to improve data reliability and strengthen trust in analytics.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data validation

Data warehousing

Power BI testing

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

GQM

Git/version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git/version control

Job description

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE’s Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are, and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

Summary

The Data Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring that all data products delivered on the Microsoft Fabric platform are accurate, reliable, and fully aligned with business objectives defined through the Goal-Question-Metrics (GQM) model. This role validates data quality across the Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) by applying CAE’s Data Platform Coding Framework to perform end-to-end testing of data acquisition flows. It also ensures that data products comply with governance standards through Microsoft Purview, including the evaluation of metadata, lineage, and data security controls.

Acting as a key bridge between business and technical teams, the Data Quality Analyst manages defects, verifies performance and data integrity, and drives continuous improvement to ensure that analytics outputs are trusted, auditable, and enable effective data-driven decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data products align with business goals (GQM) and are fully traceable from source to Power BI.
• Validate data quality across bronze, silver, and gold layers, and confirm Fabric data products are complete, reliable, and production ready.
• Test Power BI reports end-to-end to ensure accurate visuals and metrics.
• Enforce governance standards using Purview, including metadata, lineage and quality scoring.
• Develop and execute test plans, validate performance and refresh reliability, and manage defects by working with teams to identify root causes.
• Continuously provide quality insights to improve data reliability and strengthen trust in analytics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data QA, data validation, or analytics testing
• Experience with Python, SQL is a requirement
• Experience with software development lifecycle management (eg: Git and version control).
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts (Medallion architecture)
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Hands‑on experience with Power BI (validation/testing perspective)
• Familiarity with data governance concepts

Technical Skills

• Python, SQL and data validation techniques
• Data quality frameworks (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness)
• ETL/ELT pipeline validation
• Power BI testing and data reconciliation
• Testing methodologies (functional, integration, regression)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Goal-Question-Metrics (GQM) methodology
• Exposure to data mesh / data product approach
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview governance capabilities
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., defense, aviation, public sector)

What You’ll Bring

• Attention to detail and strong data validation mindset
• Ability to translate business requirements into testable scenarios
• Strong collaboration with end-users, data engineers, data analysts, and governance teams
• Ownership mindset for data quality and trust

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose‑driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available - contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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