Data QA Tester – Azure Data Platform
About the role
As a Data QA Tester, you will make an impact by ensuring the accuracy, quality, and reliability of enterprise data platforms and business-critical data assets. You will be a valued member of the Data & Analytics team and work collaboratively with data engineers, business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to validate data pipelines, integrations, and reporting solutions across cloud-based environments.
In this role, you will:
- Execute data validation and testing activities across enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and cloud-based analytics solutions.
- Validate data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Develop and execute manual and automated test cases using SQL, Python, and PySpark.
- Perform data reconciliation, data quality checks, and reporting validation for business and operational data.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to troubleshoot issues, validate requirements, and support successful project delivery.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in a Cognizant or client office as determined by project and business needs. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 5+ years of experience in data testing, quality assurance, data validation, or quality engineering.
- Strong expertise in Azure Databricks, including Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, and Unity Catalog.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, including pipeline validation, monitoring, and testing activities.
- Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL for data validation, test automation, and reconciliation.
- Experience testing enterprise data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data warehouses, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Familiarity with Power BI reporting validation and analytics testing.
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality frameworks, metadata management, and PII compliance requirements.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD practices, and testing within cloud-based delivery environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
These will help you stand out
- Experience testing ERP, CRM, and HRIS applications such as Workday and PeopleSoft.
- Experience with Collibra or similar data governance and cataloging platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud data modernization and enterprise data migration initiatives.
- Knowledge of data lineage, metadata management, and data quality monitoring processes.
- Experience supporting reporting, analytics, and business intelligence validation efforts.
- Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until August 21,2026
The annual salary for this position is between $80,000- $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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