Software Engineer (ETL TESTER DATA WAREHOUSING, DATA PROCESSING, SQL, UAT, SNOWFLAKE)

We are looking for a Junior Data Processing Engineer to own and execute UAT data processing activities across dimensional and factbased data pipelines. This role focuses heavily on UAT planning job execution data validation issue management and coverage improvement working closely with development and reporting teams. 

You will act as the bridge between development data platform and reporting ensuring that changes delivered by the dev team are thoroughly validated defects are documented and resolved and UAT confidence is high before production releases. The role also encourages AIassisted workflows to improve speed accuracy and test coverage. 

UAT Planning & Execution 

• Plan and manage UAT execution cycles for data processing pipelines 
• Understand release content and UAT scope for each sprint or deployment 
• Coordinate with Dev QA and Reporting teams to align execution timelines 
• Track UAT readiness dependencies and execution status 

Data Processing & Job Execution 

• Understand changes delivered by the development team across Multiple ELT/ETL data pipelines 
• Execute batch and incremental data processing jobs in UAT 
• Monitor executions identify failures and capture logs and evidence 
• Validate reruns and ensure consistency across execution cycles 

Issue Management & Defect Handling 

• Record execution failures and anomalies with clear root cause details 
• Raise bugs in tracking tools with proper reproduction steps impact analysis and data evidence 
• Independently analyze and resolve recurring or known issues where possible 
• Collaborate with dev teams on complex issues and verify fixes in UAT 

Data Validation & Reporting Validation 

• Perform endtoend functional validation at:  
• Table level  
• Report / dashboard level 
• Validate transformations aggregations filters treatments and business rules 
• Ensure data consistency between source warehouse and reports 
• Obtain functional signoff from business or reporting stakeholders 

Test Coverage & Continuous Improvement 

• Identify gaps in UAT coverage and improve validation scenarios 
• Build repeatable UAT test cases and datasets 
• Promote automation of regression and functional validations 
• Improve execution reliability runtime efficiency and data confidence 

AIAssisted Productivity 

• Use AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot SQL/Python assistants documentation AI) to:  
• Analyze job failures and logs faster 
• Accelerate root cause analysis 

• Generate validation queries and test cases 

• Improve documentation and execution checklists 

• Prepare test beds 

• Apply AI responsibly by validating outputs before execution or signoff 

Data Standup & Collaboration 

• Participate in data standup activities sharing:  

• Execution status 

• Risks and blockers 

• Defects and resolutions 

• Provide clear visibility into UAT progress and data readiness 

• Collaborate closely with:  

• Data Engineers 
• Reporting / BI teams 
• QA and Business stakeholders 

Qualifications :

• 13 years of experience in data processing UAT validation data engineering or analytics operations 
• Strong understanding of:  

1. Data warehousing concepts (Dimensions Facts) 

2. Batch and incremental data processing 

• Strong SQL skills for data validation and defect analysis 
• Experience executing and validating jobs in UAT environments 
• Working knowledge of:  

1. Defect management and tracking tools (Jira or similar) 

2. Data quality and reconciliation techniques 

• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve recurring issues 
• Exposure to test automation frameworks 
• Strong communication and documentation skills 

NicetoHave Skills 

• Exposure to:  

1. Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses 

2. Python for basic validation or automation scripts 

• Familiarity with orchestration tools (Airflow ADF ControlM etc.) 
• Experience with data validation frameworks 
• Exposure to AI tools for analytics development or testing support 
• Understanding of reporting tools (Power BI Tableau Looker etc.) 

Additional Information :

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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