Quality Assurance Data Analyst

Paradigm Information Services; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Paradigm Information Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Data Analyst to support data processing, validation, and QA initiatives for a technology-enabled services provider. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL expertise, data testing experience, and the ability to translate requirements into robust test plans.

You will validate imports, transformations, and database processes while collaborating with data engineers, BAs, and QA professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on database testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Validate data imports, updates, transformations, and extracts for large datasets.
• Develop and execute SQL-based test queries to verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze stored procedures, functions, and triggers to ensure they meet requirements.
• Identify data discrepancies, investigate root causes, and document defects.
• Test standard and edge cases for data scenarios.

Skills

SQL expertise

T-SQL

Data validation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

BCP / BULK INSERT

Job description

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. | Contract

Quality Assurance Data Analyst

Portland, United States | Posted on 10/29/2026

We work with our candidates to ensure that their career goals are a good match to a client company’s organization and environment. We look forward to connecting with you!

Job Description

Paradigm is seeking an experienced Quality AssuranceData Analyst to support complex data processing, validation, and qualityassurance initiatives for a leading provider of technology-enabled legal andbusiness services.

In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy,completeness, and integrity of large datasets used in business-criticalapplications. You will work closely with data engineers, business analysts,project managers, and QA professionals to validate data imports,transformations, extracts, and database processes.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical andproblem-solving skills with advanced SQL expertise and hands‑on experience indatabase testing. This position is particularly well suited to someone whoenjoys investigating complex data issues, developing effective testingstrategies, and ensuring that data meets rigorous quality standards.

Type: Contract
Duration: 12-month*
Pay Rate: $33.00-$38.00/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave
Location: Remote – Oregon, Idaho or Nevada only
Job No.: Para_1509

* Assignment lengths are estimated based on the expectedworkload and scope of work. The assignment may be extended or conclude earlierthan anticipated based on business needs.

• Validate the accuracy and integrityof data imports, updates, transformations, and extracts involving datasetsranging from hundreds to millions of records.
  
• Develop, execute, and maintainSQL-based test queries to verify data accuracy, completeness, andconsistency.
  
• Analyze complex SQL queries, storedprocedures, triggers, and functions to confirm that database operationsmeet business and technical requirements.
  
• Identify data discrepancies,investigate root causes, document defects, and verify corrective actions.
  
• Test both standard and exceptionaldata scenarios, including edge cases and anomalies.
  

Test Planningand Requirements Analysis

• Review business and technicalrequirements to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential data qualityrisks.
  
• Collaborate with business analystsand other stakeholders to translate requirements into comprehensive testplans and test cases.
  
• Develop and execute testingstrategies for database processes, data migrations, and ETL operations.
  
• Conduct peer reviews to ensureadherence to established quality standards.
  

Collaborationand Project Support

• Work closely with data engineers, QAteam members, and project managers to troubleshoot issues and resolvedefects.
  
• Communicate testing results, projectstatus, risks, and outstanding issues clearly and promptly.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation,project records, and time reporting.
  
• Manage competing priorities and meetdemanding project deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention todetail.
  
• Follow established development,testing, and Data Services procedures and quality standards.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on database testing experience, including developing and executing complex SQL queries and validating database processes.
  
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and strong proficiency in T‑SQL.
  
• Experience analyzing and testing stored procedures, functions, triggers, and complex database queries.
  
• Understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and database structures.
  
• Working knowledge of ETL concepts, processes, and data validation techniques.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
  
• Experience interpreting business requirements and translating them into test cases.
  
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and deductive reasoning skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and manage multiple assignments with changing priorities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience validating large‑scale data migrations, imports, or conversions.
  
• Background in data-intensive business applications or environments involving high-volume transactional records.
  
• Prior experience as a QA Data Analyst, Database QA Analyst, SQL Data Analyst, or similar technical role.
  

Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate advanced knowledge of T‑SQL, including:

• Complex joins, subqueries, correlated subqueries, IN, and EXISTS
  
• Common table expressions (CTEs), temporary tables, and views
  
• NULL handling and data type considerations
  
• Primary keys, foreign keys, constraints, and defaults
  
• Transactions and error handling
  
• Indexing and query performance considerations
  
• Stored procedures, user‑defined functions, and triggers
  
• Bulk data operations, including BCP and BULK INSERT
  
• Database testing, reconciliation, and data integrity validation
  

Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

About Us, Paradigm

Paradigm Information Services is an established staffing company that has been connecting talented people with great opportunities for more than 25 years. We work with clients across a variety of industries and positions, giving our recruiting team the opportunity to work on interesting and sometimes challenging searches.

Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.