Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Tester Pay: $60/hr (Negotiable depending on experience) Long Term Contract (W2 with comprehensive health benefits, sick time accural, and paid holidays) Office in Greenwood Village, CO 4 days onsite, 1 day remote Position Overview We are seeking a Lead Data Tester to champion data integrity and quality across our video product ecosystem. This role is designed for a senior individual contributor who demonstrates strong technical leadership, accountability, and collaboration — with the potential to evolve into a formal management role. The ideal candidate combines hands-on expertise in QA and data validation with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. You will design and execute comprehensive test strategies, validate data pipelines and analytics workflows, and drive continuous improvement in automation and data quality processes. You’ll work closely with engineering, data, and product teams to ensure every data point powering our insights and decisions is accurate, consistent, and trustworthy. Key Responsibilities Testing Strategy & Execution - Develop and implement robust testing frameworks for data validation across streaming and video products. - Design manual and automated test cases to validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency throughout ETL and analytics pipelines. - Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure testing is integrated into development cycles and aligned with business priorities. - Serve as a technical authority for data validation best practices, mentoring others informally through expertise and example. Quality Oversight & Root Cause Analysis - Lead investigation of high-impact data and feature defects, driving deep root cause analysis and documentation of findings. - Translate technical testing results into clear, actionable insights for both technical and business stakeholders. - Establish repeatable processes to prevent recurrence of critical issues and strengthen overall data reliability. Automation, Innovation & Best Practices - Build and maintain automated validation suites, dashboards, and quality monitors using tools such as OpenSearch, Tableau, and CI/CD pipelines. - Explore and implement AI-driven or rule-based testing for proactive data anomaly detection and issue prevention. - Develop re-usable templates, documentation, and QA frameworks to standardize data testing across teams. Continuous Improvement & Governance - Define and track key data quality KPIs to measure effectiveness of validation efforts. - Contribute to data governance practices by ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. - Identify opportunities for process automation, efficiency gains, and cross-team quality alignment. Required Experience & Skills - 5+ years in QA, data validation, or related technical roles, with proven success in leading validation efforts as a senior individual contributor. - Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and test automation frameworks (PyTest, WebdriverIO, Mocha, etc.). - Demonstrated experience testing data pipelines, APIs, and analytics workflows in CI/CD environments. - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical results in clear business terms. - Proven ability to influence peers and lead initiatives without formal authority.Interested in management track Preferred Experience - Expertise in data visualization and QA dashboards (Tableau, OpenSearch). - Experience testing across connected devices (iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, SamsungTV). - Familiarity with Git, YAML, and data governance frameworks. - Exposure to AI- or ML-based validation and automation tools. - Interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills, with a long-term goal of growing into a management role. About Us: At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs. We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions. EEO Statement: Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Benefits & Perks Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.