Quality Assurance Engineer, Big Data

About the Role and Team:

At Adform, data is the backbone of everything our clients do - and our Big Data reporting platform is where that data turns into the reports, charts and insights people actually act on. We are looking for a QA Engineer to take full ownership of quality across this platform, from the data flowing in, through transformations, to the reporting and analytics output our users rely on. You will join the reporting platform team: eight engineers, an architect and a Product Manager. This QA role means real end-to-end ownership: you design and run the tests, prepare the test data, verify the results and give the final sign-off. The stack is modern and database-heavy: SQL, Vertica, Hive, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka and Python scripting. We are genuinely open to new ways of working, so there is space to introduce automation and use AI to speed up test data and script preparation. If you enjoy being the person who knows how the data really behaves, this role is for you.

We hope you are ready to change the game! Be ready to:

• Design, execute and document test cases for the reporting platform across PreProd and Production

• Prepare test data, run test scripts against it and verify reporting and analytics output

• Validate data consistency and transformations across distributed storage layers (Hadoop, Vertica, Kafka)

• Own end-to-end test plans for cross-team scopes, coordinating validation checkpoints and sign-off

• Contribute to automated data consistency test frameworks and bring AI-supported efficiency into testing

• Represent quality requirements in backlog refinement and scope planning

• Produce structured test evidence for compliance-sensitive features (e.g. GDPR anonymisation, data obfuscation)

• Coordinate testing with backend teams that have no dedicated QA function

Attitude First. Everything else will follow. We can grow together faster if you have:

• 2-3 years of experience as a QA / Test Engineer, ideally with data-heavy systems

• Fluent English

• Hands-on experience designing and executing test cases, with strong documentation habits

• Solid understanding of database systems and confident SQL - this is the core of the role

• Ability to coordinate testing across several teams and keep release readiness on track

• A working understanding of big data tooling - Vertica, Hive, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Python scripting (deep expertise is not expected)

• Curiosity about automation and about using AI to make testing faster and smarter

• Adform's guiding principles ingrained in your profile: Focus on Client Value, Behave with Decency, Take Ownership, Care, Collaborate as a Team Player, Remain Ambitious, and Stand Tall in all interactions

Stand out by having:

• Practical experience with test automation frameworks in Python, or with AI agents supporting test data preparation and execution

• Background in big data analytics or reporting testing, or experience with GDPR / data privacy compliance testing

Our promise to you:

• Global, Dynamic Culture: Work in a highly dynamic, inspiring, and international environment

• Accelerated Growth: Daily opportunities for rapid learning and professional development

• Supportive Leadership: Transparent communication and leadership committed to supporting your career trajectory

• Time Off & Life Balance: Enjoy additional vacation days annually to recharge and pursue life outside of work

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being: Robust healthcare benefits, including health and accident insurance, to keep you covered. Additionally, utilize our 2 Trust Days for recovery

• On-Site Lunch: Access to our on-site canteen offering delicious, friendly-priced meal options

• Pet-Friendly Policy: We welcome your companion! We are very pet-friendly and happy to have your pet join you in the office

• Rewarding Referrals: Highly rewarding referral program to recognize you for bringing in top talent

• Global Perks: Enjoy global perks, work anniversary celebrations, and company events designed to connect and celebrate success.

Diversity & Inclusion @Adform:

Adform is an equal opportunity employer with a global perspective. We remain committed to creating an environment that not only respects different backgrounds but celebrates them too. We believe that diversity in all its forms enhances our teams’ creativity, innovation, and effectiveness, and therefore we value different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We are committed to creating a work environment where Adform employees feel valued for who they are and what they can contribute, free from any type of discrimination.