SQL-Focused QA Engineer for DB Testing

TransCore, LP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TransCore, LP, is seeking a QA Engineer I in Nashville to perform data‑driven testing and validate enterprise data pipelines. The role emphasizes SQL query writing, data integrity validation, and collaboration with product owners and developers to refine acceptance criteria.

The position requires strong SQL skills, Azure DevOps experience, and the ability to contribute to Agile ceremonies, ensuring high quality in a fast‑paced development environment. Nashville, on‑site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in computer science, IT, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Expertise in Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking, and CI/CD integration.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data validation across large datasets.
• Experience validating complex business logic in SQL, including conditional logic, loops, and error handling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Developers to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and cases for SQL stored procedures, functions, and complex database objects.
• Perform backend testing by writing and executing advanced SQL queries (joins, subqueries, CTEs, window functions).
• Carry out functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing throughout sprints.
• Triage defects with clear reproduction steps and assist with root cause analysis.
• Maintain thorough test documentation for traceability and reporting.

Skills

SQL

Data validation

Analytical thinking

Agile ceremonies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's in CS/IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Playwright (C#)

Job description

TransCore, LP, is seeking a QA Engineer I in Nashville to perform data‑driven testing and validate enterprise data pipelines. The role emphasizes SQL query writing, data integrity validation, and collaboration with product owners and developers to refine acceptance criteria.

The position requires strong SQL skills, Azure DevOps experience, and the ability to contribute to Agile ceremonies, ensuring high quality in a fast‑paced development environment. Nashville, on‑site.