Test Engineer

Harvey Nash; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking a Data Test Engineer to join the client's Data Test team. You will help validate data quality across pipelines and platform operations in a hybrid Chicago/Peoria setting.

Responsibilities include test design, defect analysis, and collaboration with Data Engineering and Data Stewards to reduce production risk. AWS/Azure and Spring Boot are preferred, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in software testing and/or development; HS diploma required; higher degrees preferred.
• Strong Java skills including debugging and OOP concepts.
• Basic SQL/database knowledge.
• Experience with Spring Boot and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) preferred.
• Data testing and root-cause analysis experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test cases to validate data quality and business rules.
• Support daily testing of data pipelines and platform operations.
• Identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and fix validation.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Stewards to improve data quality.
• Participate in feature testing and UAT activities.

Skills

Java

Software testing

OOP concepts

SQL

Education

High school diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Spring Boot

AWS

Azure

Job description

We're Hiring: Data Test Engineer (Java | Software Testing | AWS)

Are you passionate about data quality and reliability? Join our Client's Data Test team supporting critical data pipelines, workflows, and platform operations for a global industry leader with 150+ locations worldwide.

Job Title: Data Test Engineer (Java | Software Testing | AWS)

Location: Chicago, IL / Peoria, IL | Hybrid (2-3days/ week onsite) | Local candidates preferred

Contract: 12 Months Contract

Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour on W2

What you'll do:

• Create and execute test cases to validate data quality standards and business rules.
• Support daily testing activities across data pipelines and platform operations.
• Perform defect identification, root cause analysis, and fix validation.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Stewards to improve data quality and reduce production risk.
• Participate in feature testing and UAT activities

Typical Day-to-Day:

• Test design and execution
• Defect identification and validation
• Root cause analysis and process improvement
• Close collaboration with Data Engineering and Data Stewards

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in software testing and/or software development (High school diploma required; Associate's/Bachelor's preferred but not mandatory)
• Java (hands-on development, debugging, OOP concepts - this is our #1 requirement)
• Software testing and/or software development experience.
• Basic SQL / database knowledge.

Strongly Preferred:

• Spring Boot
• AWS (Azure or other cloud platforms also acceptable)
• Data testing experience and root cause analysis

Nice to Have:

• Snowflake
• Data quality monitoring tools

About us:

Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.

We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/