Quality Engineering (Data/ETL Testing)

Whitefield Careers; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitefield Careers is seeking a Quality Engineering - Data / ETL Tester for an exciting opportunity in Bengaluru. The candidate should have 4-10 years of experience and be highly skilled in ETL Testing, Databricks, and SQL. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end testing activities, collaborating across teams, and ensuring the integrity of data solutions.

This role demands strong data validation expertise in a hybrid environment and excellent communication skills. Join us to make an impact in the Retail Domain!

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in ETL Testing and Data Testing.
• Hands-on experience in validating large-scale data platforms.
• Strong experience in the Retail Domain.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end testing activities for data projects.
• Analyze business and technical requirements for testing.
• Design and execute test cases including ETL and Data Validation.

Skills

ETL Testing

Data Testing

Databricks

SQL

Integration Testing

Regression Testing

Agile methodologies

Defect Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

VSTS / Azure DevOps

Git

JIRA or ALM tools

Job description

Overview

• Role: Quality Engineering - Data / ETL Tester
• Experience: 4 - 10 Years
• Location: Bangalore
• Employment Type: Full-Time/Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineering - Data / ETL Tester with strong expertise in ETL Testing, Databricks, SQL, and Retail Domain. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in validating large-scale data platforms, performing backend/data testing, and working within Agile delivery environments.

The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and accuracy of enterprise data solutions by driving end-to-end testing activities including test planning, test execution, defect management, integration testing, and automation initiatives.

This role requires strong collaboration with business stakeholders, product teams, developers, data engineers, and vendors to ensure high-quality and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute end-to-end testing activities for data and analytics projects.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to identify testing scope and test scenarios.
• Design, develop, and execute test cases for:
• ETL Testing
• Data Validation
• Integration Testing
• Deployment Testing
• Regression Testing
• Backend/Data Testing
• Validate data pipelines and transformations within Databricks/Spark environments.
• Perform advanced SQL validations on SQL DB/PostgreSQL/Databricks platforms.
• Develop and maintain reusable regression test assets and automation frameworks.
• Work closely with Scrum teams to clarify requirements and ensure testability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Manage defect lifecycle including defect logging, tracking, prioritization, and validation.
• Coordinate with vendors and development teams for issue resolution and defect fixes.
• Identify test data and test environment requirements.
• Provide accurate test status reports, risk analysis, and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Support CI/CD and DevOps practices for continuous testing initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior testers/test engineers when required.

Technical Skills

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in ETL Testing and Data Testing
• Experience working with Databricks / Apache Spark
• Strong expertise in:
  • SQL
  • Data Validation
  • Backend Testing
• Good understanding of:
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Linked Services
  • SQL DB / PostgreSQL
  • Databricks Architecture
• Experience executing SQL queries on:
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • Databricks
• Strong experience in:
  • Integration Testing
  • Deployment Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Defect Management
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Understanding of:
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)
  • ATDD/TDD methodologies
• Hands-on experience with:
  • VSTS / Azure DevOps
  • GIT
  • JIRA or ALM tools
• Any backend automation experience using Databricks is an added advantage

Domain Expertise

• Strong experience in the Retail Domain is mandatory
• Exposure to Data & Analytics platforms in Azure/AWS
• Understanding of AI/Data-driven testing concepts is a plus

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-driven, proactive, and result-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and time zones
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent