Data Validation Quality Analyst

Inherent Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Data Validation Quality Analyst to lead quality assurance during a data migration from SQL Server to Snowflake. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, experience in data validation, and knowledge of cloud data platforms. Responsibilities include developing validation strategies and collaborating with various teams to ensure data integrity and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Senior Data Validation Quality Analyst with experience leading QA during data migrations.
• Strong expertise in SQL, data validation, and cloud data platforms (Snowflake).
• Solid foundation in data governance and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end data validation strategies for SQL Server to Snowflake migration.
• Design test cases, validation scripts, and automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to define validation criteria and acceptance thresholds.
• Conduct source-to-target data comparisons using SQL and Snowflake queries.

Skills

QA

SQL

Python

ETL

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

Position: Data Validation Quality Analyst

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Remote)

Job Details: Senior Data Validation Quality Analyst to lead quality assurance efforts during a large-scale data migration from on-premises SQL Server to Snowflake. This pivotal role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of migrated datasets by designing and executing robust validation strategies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SQL, data validation, and cloud data platforms, along with a strong foundation in data governance and testing methodologies.

Skills Used: QA, SQL, Python, ETL

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end data validation strategies for SQL Server to Snowflake migration
• Design test cases, validation scripts, and automation frameworks to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate with data engineers, migration teams, and business stakeholders to define validation criteria and acceptance thresholds
• Conduct source-to-target data comparisons using SQL and Snowflake queries
• Identify, document, and escalate data anomalies, gaps, and transformation issues
• Ensure adherence to data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance standards
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of validation processes, test results, and issue resolutions
• Support post-migration audits and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Senior Data Validation Quality Analyst with experience leading QA during data migrations
• Strong expertise in SQL, data validation, and cloud data platforms (Snowflake)
• Solid foundation in data governance and testing methodologies
• Proven ability to design, implement, and automate validation strategies
• Proficient in Python and ETL concepts (as applicable to validation tasks)