Quality Assurance Test Analyst (Remote)
As the Quality Assurance Test Analyst, you will be responsible for the quality testing and validation of a large Data Lake using AWS Redshift and Databricks. You will be the lead analyst working with a remote team located across the US. This is a remote position, but you will need to pick up your computer equipment in person within the first month of hire to verify identity. Locations are available throughout the US. There are no exceptions. Responsibilities • Document requirements, test plans, tests, and traceability matrices following ISO13485 compliant processes • Collaborate with software developers in unit, regression, and load testing • Hands-on execution of test plans and scripts to test and validate application functionality for accuracy, consistency, and integrity • Collaborate with data analysts in user acceptance testing to ensure the system meets business needs • Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management • Analyze formal test results to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws • Works with the development team and data analysts to assist with data requests, troubleshoot queries, and optimize their processes • Develop and implement data quality standards and processes • Monitor and update data dictionaries and metadata to ensure data consistency • Recommend ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality • Continually learn and improve your skills Requirements/Experience • 4-year college degree in an engineering or related field • 5-7 years of experience as a software analyst/tester on a data warehouse/lake project in pharma or medical devices • Strong technical skills, proven ability to navigate/understand/use AWS cloud, including RedShift and DataBricks • Advanced SQL scripting skills and strong database knowledge, including experience with ETL workflows • Strong understanding of quality assurance, test strategies, and test execution • Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities • Excellent PC skills, including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and can communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language • Able to prioritize and execute tasks while working on multiple projects concurrently • High attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage your time and get stuff done • Ability to go with the flow and understand that change is a constant Software Experience • Microsoft Office Suite • AWS Cloud • DataBricks • SQL • JIRA • Confluence • HP ALM • Git Hub Nice to Haves • Familiarity with using generative AI to increase your efficiency • Experience with medical device data (i.e. wearables) • Experience with time-series statistical analysis Generous benefits including fully paid healthcare for you and your family, dental coverage, 401K with match, 18+ days of PTO and holidays, and much more. Life at Estenda Headquartered in Wayne, PA, we are a remote-first company. Estenda is a diverse group of software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers, project managers, and clinical researchers working on improving the lives of our fellow humans. As an ISO13485 certified company, we pride ourselves on a job done well with a strong focus on using process to create quality products on time and on budget. In addition, we recognize life happens and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance. Please Note: Absolutely no third party candidates or H1Bs can be considered for this position. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.