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S enior data quality engineer (temporary, remote)
About this role… in the senior data quality engineer role, you will work with the data engineering team in the state division, on the reliability and accuracy of the systems and data used within the computerized testing and reporting applicationsYou will review requirements, create test plans that effectively evaluate a complex system of applications, interfaces, and databases.
In this role, you will focus on building test automation for testing production data pipelines from ingestion to consumption using cloud data platforms (aws, snowflake, etc.).
Data engineering projects operate under tight and critical deadlines and as the senior data quality engineer, you must be able to develop and execute testing to meet requirements, design specifications, and quality standardsNote: this is a 6-month temporary assignment with possibility for assignment extensionCandidates may work remotely from their home located in the portland, orArea, or nwea may consider candidates from any location in the united states.
Your next challenge…
Ensure data integrity by implementing quality assurance practices in support of data warehouse environments and etl processes
Automate validation of data ingestion, transformation, cleansing, and loading process
Be a vocal champion for quality in every phase of the development process
Collaborate with the engineering team members and business stakeholders to help analyze, debug, and resolve issues
Develop repeatable testing routines through automation to expedite qa cycle
Traits for success…
Demonstrated ability to follow through with all tasks, promises and commitments
Ability to communicate and work effectively within priorities
Ability to advocate ideas and to objectively participate in design critiques
Ability to work under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
Education and experience…
Minimum b.sDegree in computer science or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience working on data pipelines and using modern streaming and batch data processing frameworks and tools
Experience with test automation frameworks and utilization of appropriate test methodologies and tools for testing
Solid experience in writing sql queries
Good knowledge in etl and cloud data warehouses like redshift, snowflake
Experience working in agile development process
Exposure to python a plus
Nwea strives to make diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (deia) practices the center of our workOur organization’s mission, partnering to help all kids learn, is the foundation for our deia commitment as we work to reflect, value, and support the educators, students, colleagues, and communities we serveWe seek to empower and engage all stakeholders in the research, services, solutions, and products we provide, our organizational culture, and the partnerships we establish with schools, districts, states, and countries.
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