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The candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining automated test solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery. This is a technical, delivery-focused role requiring an understanding of modern automation practices, the ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools, and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards within complex data environments.\nIn this role, you will\nResponsible for overall quality of testing deliverables/activities.\nExecute complex data validation strategies, focusing on Snowflake or SQL-based data integrity.\nDevelop and maintain basic Python scripts to automate testing tasks and streamline regression cycles.\nIntegrate and manage automated workflows within CI/CD pipelines.\nCollaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot data discrepancies and ensure the robustness of the data ecosystem.\nResponsible for designing effective test cases to bring test optimization.\nLeverages the existing automation frameworks, tools and artifacts to ensure the testing process is continuous, comprehensive, and fully autonomous.\nSupport the implementation of the QE Program and overall QE process and standards through continuous test execution and reporting.\nClosely work with the Application Development team as one team to integrate quality engineering mindset/concepts within the DevOps framework/pipeline.\nRequired skills\nOverall 6-10 years of experience in Python, Javascript, SQL and Unix testing platform, code reviews prior to code deployments, integration test automation.\nAutomation & Scripting: Ability to create and update automation scripts using Python.\nDatabase Testing: Strong expertise in DB testing, specifically using Snowflake or advanced SQL.\nCI/CD Integration: Experience working with Airflow, Jenkins, or similar orchestration tools.\nQE SDLC: Good understanding of the full QE SDLC, including requirements gathering, test case/scenario creation, execution, and formal documentation.\nAI Integration: Practical exposure to using AI tools like Copilot or Cortex AI for code generation and efficiency. \nPreferred skills\nExperience with regulatory reporting projects and/or financial services industry.\nQTest or any other defect management tool\nExperience working in Unix environments\nWe're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. 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