Senior QA Lead

Senior QA Lead

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior QA Lead with deep expertise in leading end-to-end quality assurance for large-scale data migration and reporting initiatives. This role is responsible for defining QA strategy, driving automation, ensuring data and reporting integrity, and providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Python and DB2 SQL skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the QA strategy and delivery for data migration and reporting applications.
• Lead and execute source-to-target data validation and reconciliation from multiple data sources.
• Design and drive Python-based automation for data and report testing.
• Validate ETL pipelines, data warehouse loads, and batch processes.
• Ensure the accuracy of reports, dashboards, and aggregations.
• Follow Agile practices and communicate work progress effectively.
• Lead defect triage, risk management, and release sign-off procedures.
• Collaborate with data engineers, developers, and business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 10-15 years of experience as a QA Lead or Senior QA in data-centric environments.
• 10+ years of experience with data migration, ETL, data warehousing, and reporting QA.
• 10+ years of experience with enterprise databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Python automation and advanced SQL.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of a test-driven approach and OOPS concepts.
• Experience using AI tools for enhanced productivity and validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $63.00 to $67.00 per hour. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

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