QA Data Engineer

Job description

**About Position:** We are looking for a Junior QA Data Engineer to join our data team and support the development, testing, and validation of data integration and reporting solutions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Talend, SQL, API testing, and data engineering, while working closely with senior engineers to ensure high-quality, reliable data pipelines. - **Role: QA Data Engineer** - **Location: All Persistent Locations** - **Experience: 6 to 8 years** - **Job Type: Full-Time Employment** **What You'll Do:** - Support the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines using Talend. - Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks using SQL. - Design and execute test cases for data pipelines, reports, and API integrations. - Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman and support defect tracking and UAT activities. - Create and maintain test documentation while helping automate data quality and regression testing. **Expertise You'll Bring:** - 2 to 3 years of experience in QA, Data Engineering, or Analytics. - Hands-on experience with Talend (or similar ETL tools), SQL, and API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI. - Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data validation techniques. - Familiarity with Jira or other defect management tools. - Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills. - Exposure to Python, AWS, or test automation frameworks is a plus. **Benefits:** - Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents **Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:** Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. - We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment **Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers** ***“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”***