Senior Data QA Engineer

Axos Business Center, Corp; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Paid Sick Leave

3 weeks vacation & Holidays

401(k) with employer match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Axos Business Center is seeking an experienced Data QA Tester to join a delivery team or shared pool. You will own test design and execution for complex data items, mentor engineers, and deputise for the Data QA Lead when needed.

You will perform quality assurance across SSIS, dbt, Fivetran, Python ingestion and Databricks pipelines, defining acceptance criteria, validating data and automating checks. Agile practices and collaboration with BI developers are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in QA testing, with 3+ years in a data engineering or data warehousing environment.
• Strong SQL for data validation, reconciliation and profiling; working Python for test scripting.
• Hands-on experience testing ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouse loads.
• Experience with test design techniques, risk-based coverage and estimation.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent for defect and test management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own test design and execution for complex work items and mentor junior engineers.
• Define, prepare, execute and implement data validation, unit, integration and regression tests.
• Document defects with clear steps and reproduce evidence; drive to closure with developers.
• Contribute automated checks to the regression suite and assist automation efforts.
• Work with analysts, developers and Tableau developers to build test plans and validate outputs.

Skills

QA testing

Data engineering

SQL

Python

ETL testing

Azure DevOps

Agile/Scrum

Education

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

Tools

Databricks

dbt

Fivetran

Azure DevOps

Tableau

Job description

Axos Business Center, Corp Target Range: $115,000.00 /Yr. - $125,000.00 /Yr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education. Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

Experienced data tester assigned to a delivery team or the shared pool. Owns test design and execution for complex work items, mentors Intermediate and Junior engineers, and deputises for the Data QA Lead when needed. Job Description Perform quality assurance and quality control duties for the Enterprise Data Management and data development life cycle Engage from backlog refinement: review requirements and technical specifications, define acceptance criteria and design tests before development starts Define, prepare, execute and implement data validation, unit, integration, regression and source to target testing across SSIS, dbt, Fivetran, Python ingestion and Databricks pipelines Own testing for complex or high risk work items, including performance and security related checks against the practice quality gates Support periodic quantitative and qualitative data audits on post-production data sets Document defects in Azure DevOps with clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence; drive them to closure with developers Contribute automated checks to the practice regression suite and help convert manual tests to automation Mentor Intermediate and Junior engineers; review their test designs, queries and defect reports Work with business analysts, developers, data architects and Tableau developers to understand scope and build comprehensive test plans Leverage AI/LLM-powered tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to accelerate test case generation, synthetic data and query review, validating AI-assisted output before use in production test cycles Utilize Agile methodologies; participate in daily scrums, testing, code reviews, build release and other recurring meetings Deputise for the Data QA Lead in ceremonies and release sign-off when required

Required Key Knowledge Skills/ Experience

• 5+ years in QA testing, with 3+ years in a data engineering or data warehousing environment
• Strong SQL for data validation, reconciliation and profiling; working Python for test scripting
• Hands-on experience testing ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouse loads
• Experience with test design techniques, risk-based coverage and estimation
• Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent for defect and test management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and a strong track record of meeting delivery commitments
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience with Databricks (PySpark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows/Jobs) or other Big Data/Spark platforms
• Familiarity with the medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and Delta Lake validation techniques
• Experience with data test automation frameworks and CI/CD
• Experience testing Tableau or other BI reporting layers
• Banking or financial services industry experience

Education requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers. Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX). Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) We’re a team of relentless innovators that are challenging the status quo through smart, pro-consumer financial products and services. We got our start in 2000, as an online bank – when the idea of banking online was almost unthinkable. Since then, we’ve evolved to add commercial banking, commercial lending, investment, clearing, and fiduciary services to our toolbox. As modern life continues to present new challenges for clients, we step up and find creative ways to solve them.