QA Analyst (Level 2)

Blutic; India; Remote; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote-focused company is seeking a QA Analyst - Level 2 with over 4 years of experience in manual and automation testing of data solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL skills and experience with test automation tools. This role involves designing test cases, developing automation scripts, and collaborating with offshore and onshore teams in an Agile environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant certifications, and experience in financial or healthcare domains is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in manual and automation testing of ETL/data warehouse projects.
• Experience writing complex SQL queries for data validation.
• Strong SQL and test automation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases for ETL processes and SQL databases.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain test documentation.

Skills

Manual and automation testing

SQL skills

Test automation tools (Selenium, Postman)

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Microsoft SQL)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Blutic

Blutic is looking for a QA Analyst - Level 2 with 4+ years of testing experience to perform manual and automation testing of data solutions (SSIS/SSRS/SQL Server) and working with Senior Developers.

This role requires strong SQL skills, and the ability to collaborate with offshore developers and onshore teams in an Agile/Kanban environment.

This is a 100% long term remote opportunity. The candidate should be willing to work in 9 hrs shift anywhere between 11am-11pm IST with an overlap of 3-4 hrs on Pacific time zone.

Core Skills Required

• 4+ years in manual and automation testing of ETL/data warehouse projects (SSIS/SQL Server).
• Advanced SQL skills (joins, subqueries, data profiling).
• Experience with test automation (any tool: Selenium, Postman, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution

• Design and execute test cases for ETL processes (SSIS), reports (SSRS), and SQL databases.
• Perform data validation by writing complex SQL queries to verify source-to-target mappings.
• Document defects in Jira and track resolutions through collaboration with developers.

2. Automation & Tooling

• Develop and maintain basic automation scripts (e.g., Selenium, Python, or client-approved tools).
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for regression testing (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions).
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive manual tests.
• Work closely with offshore developers to reproduce and troubleshoot defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives) and daily stand-ups.
• Maintain test documentation in Confluence (or a similar repository) for knowledge sharing.

4. Compliance & Process Improvement

• Adhere to client’s QA standards and security protocols (VDI, MFA).
• Suggest improvements to testing processes to achieve productivity gains.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Exposure to Snowflake, API testing, or Power BI validation.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote offshore model.
• Clear communication to collaborate across time zones.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Microsoft SQL) are a plus.
• Experience in financial/healthcare domains preferred.