Job Description

Position Title: Data QA Tester

Summary:

The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a detail-oriented   Data QA Tester   to ensure quality, accuracy, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle—from ingestion into our medallion architecture (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake) through delivery of Power BI dashboards and reports. This role requires expertise in cloud data platforms and business intelligence tools with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity. The ideal candidate will have strong technical testing skills, experience in agile environments, and the ability to develop automated test scripts tailored to data and reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners and scrum teams to understand   acceptance criteria   and translate them into comprehensive test cases
  

· Design and execute test plans for data ingestion and transformations across medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers), validating business logic and data quality rules at each stage

• Execute   manual and automated test cases   to validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  
• Identify, document, and track   defects and data issues , working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution
  
• Develop and maintain   automated testing scripts   using SQL and Python to improve testing efficiency and scalability
  
• Participate in   Agile Scrum ceremonies , contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
  
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes and documentation.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in   Computer Science, Information Systems , or a related field
  
• 5+ years of experience   in ETL and/or BI QA testing
  

· Strong understanding of medallion architecture and hands-on experience with Azure (Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse), Databricks, and Snowflake (preferred)

• Proficiency in   Excel,   SQL, and Python   for test automation and data validation
  
• Experience testing   Power BI   cloud-based reporting platforms(preferred)
  
• Strong understanding of   Agile development methodologies
  

· Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira preferred); strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• We're looking for a self-motivated team member who can work independently in a fully remote Agile environment - someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and drives progress without needing close supervision
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical thinker with strong   problem-solving skills   and attention to detail
  
• Excellent   written and verbal communication   skills
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a   cross-functional team   environment
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply   business domain knowledge   to testing scenarios
  
• The ideal candidate thrives in a distributed Scrum team, managing their own deliverables and staying accountable through clear, consistent communication
  

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