Techstra Solutions · 1 day ago
Quality Engineer - Data
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTechstra Solutions helps organizations unlock the value of Digital and Talent Transformation, and they are seeking an experienced Lead Data Testing Engineer. This role focuses on validating high-volume batch and streaming data pipelines to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance across financial data platforms.
Cloud ComputingConsultingDevOpsManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute data validation and testing strategies for large-scale financial datasets exceeding 5M+ customer records
Validate batch and streaming data pipelines, including Kafka, ETL/ELT processes, and Hadoop-based platforms spanning multiple technologies
Perform end-to-end testing of lending and credit data flows from source systems through downstream analytics and reporting layers
Build and maintain automated data testing frameworks for regression, reconciliation, and anomaly detection
Develop SQL-based and programmatic test scripts to validate data completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and data lineage
Partner with data engineers, developers, and business stakeholders to define data quality standards and acceptance criteria
Identify root causes of data defects and collaborate with teams on remediation strategies
Support regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements through strong data governance and documentation practices
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Champion innovation by introducing modern testing tools, automation practices, and monitoring solutions
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience in data testing, data quality, or analytics QA roles
Strong experience within financial services, preferably lending, credit, or risk platforms
Proven experience testing high-volume datasets (5M+ records)
Hands-on experience with Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, HDFS, Spark, etc.)
Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar streaming platforms
Hands-on experience with Batch ETL/ELT pipelines
Hands-on experience with Relational and analytical databases
Advanced SQL skills for data validation and reconciliation
Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, Java, Scala, or similar)
Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and lineage concepts
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Prior background as a software engineer or data engineer
Experience building custom data testing tools or frameworks
Exposure to machine learning, data profiling, or anomaly detection tools
Experience supporting regulatory reporting and data governance initiatives in banking
Relevant certifications in data engineering or quality assurance
Company
Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a consulting firm for digital and talent transformation.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Techstra Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (8)
2023 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Larry Honig
Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
Business Journals
2022-04-01
Company data provided by crunchbase