Network Designs, Inc. ยท 15 hours ago
Q/A Test Engineer III - Data Validation #1685290
Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor specializing in IT and network solutions for government customers. The Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and functionality of software applications through testing and data validation, validating migrated data using SQL and API checks.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Develop data validation test plans and test cases based on migration requirements, target schemas, and interface specifications
Identify validation requirements and create scenarios to confirm end-to-end data accuracy between legacy and modern systems
Execute validation using Oracle RDS, SQL/PL-SQL, stored procedures, materialized views, and ETL/ELT outputs
Perform reconciliation using data validation and reconciliation frameworks, data quality profiling, and comparison scripts
Validate interfaces and services using REST-assured, SOAP UI, and JMeter for API/service checks
Document results and identify discrepancies, defects, or data quality issues
Report and track defects using Jira or equivalent tools, collaborating with developers and data teams
Re-validate corrected data sets and confirm proper resolution without introducing regression issues
Work with developers, DBAs, and migration teams to align on mappings, lineage, and validation checkpoints
Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide visibility into data readiness and test status
Recommend improvements to validation processes, ETL/ELT checkpoints, and reconciliation coverage
Stay current with SQL optimization methods and ETL/ELT quality techniques
Maintain validation plans, SQL queries, reconciliation logs, and data quality reports
Ensure documentation supports traceability and audit readiness for migrated records
Qualification
Required
U.S Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on data validation and reconciliation
Proficiency with Oracle RDS, SQL/PL-SQL, stored procedures, materialized views, and ETL/ELT validation techniques
Experience with REST-assured, SOAP UI, and JMeter for API/service validation
Understanding of data profiling, lineage, and quality rules related to migration and modernization
Experience with Jira or similar test/defect tracking tools
Strong analytical skills, accuracy focus, and attention to data integrity
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams
Preferred
Experience validating migration efforts in enterprise or government environments
Familiarity with performance, interface, or batch data validation
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance
401(k) retirement matching
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Health and wellness programs
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Professional development
Education benefits