TEKsystems · 1 day ago
QA Database Tester (Teradata)
Charlotte, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$42/hr - $48/hr
3+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a QA Database Tester with Teradata experience. The role involves performing end-to-end validation of Business Event records within a Teradata environment, ensuring that business, technical, and reporting requirements are met throughout the SDLC.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Perform backend data validation and end-to-end testing of Business Event records in Teradata and other relational database environments
Write and execute complex SQL queries (including joins) to validate data quality, transformations, and business logic
Review DDL, primary keys, and relational structures to ensure accurate data mapping and integrity
Prepare, execute, and maintain test scripts based on defined test strategies and plans
Coordinate with onshore QA teams responsible for the majority of query writing and test execution
Manage and track defects, ensuring clear documentation and timely resolution
Support production certification testing to validate system health and identify post-production issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
Create clear test documentation, test evidence, and reporting materials using Excel and PowerPoint
Qualification
Required
3 - 4 years of backend testing and data validation experience in enterprise environments
Advanced SQL skills, including writing complex queries with multiple joins
Solid understanding of RDBMS concepts, DDL, primary keys, and relational data modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data issues quickly
Experience coordinating with onshore teams and managing handoffs
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced functions) and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to document defects clearly
Understanding of UAT, unit testing, regression testing, and production certification processes
Preferred
Strong Teradata experience preferred; open to candidates with strong relational database testing backgrounds
Experience working within Agile and/or Waterfall SDLC frameworks
Experience with defect management tools (ALM, Octane, or similar)
Experience with JIRA or other Agile project management tools
Familiarity with QA automation tools or quality control frameworks
Knowledge of Hadoop data models and end-to-end testing in distributed data environments
Financial services experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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