Data Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Persistent Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.
About Position:
We are seeking a skilled Data Quality Engineer to join our growing data and analytics team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Data Quality Engineering, ETL Testing, BI/Report Testing, API Testing, and Data Validation processes. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of enterprise data pipelines, reporting systems, and cloud-based data platforms. You will work closely with Data Engineering, Analytics, and Business teams to maintain high standards of data quality and governance across the organization.
- Role: Data Quality Engineer
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 6 to 10 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and implement data quality checks and validation frameworks for ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Validate source-to-target data movement and ensure data accuracy across multiple systems.
- Perform ETL testing to verify transformation logic, business rules, and data integrity.
- Conduct BI and report testing to ensure accurate reporting, dashboards, and analytics outputs.
- Test REST APIs and web services to validate data exchanges and integration workflows.
- Validate cloud-based data pipelines with a focus on AWS environments and modern data platforms.
- Perform data profiling, reconciliation, completeness checks, and consistency validation.
- Develop and maintain automated data validation scripts using Python.
- Create and execute comprehensive test cases, test plans, and test scenarios.
- Identify, analyze, document, and track data quality issues and defects.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA teams to resolve defects and improve data quality.
- Generate testing reports, dashboards, and quality metrics for stakeholders.
- Support release validation, regression testing, and production readiness reviews.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospective activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for data governance and testing standards.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 6-10 years of experience in Data Quality Engineering, ETL Testing, Data Validation, or QA Engineering.
- Strong experience in Data Quality Management and Data Validation processes.
- Expertise in ETL Testing, Data Warehouse Testing, and Data Integration validation.
- Hands-on experience with BI/Report Testing and analytics validation.
- Experience testing APIs, Web Services, and enterprise integrations.
- Advanced SQL skills for data analysis, querying, reconciliation, and validation.
- Strong Python programming skills for test automation and data quality checks.
- Experience with Informatica Data Validation or similar data quality platforms.
- Experience validating cloud-based data pipelines and workflows, preferably on AWS.
- Expertise in data profiling, reconciliation, and source-to-target data validation.
- Strong understanding of data quality frameworks and automated testing methodologies.
- Experience with Jira, X-Ray, HP ALM, or similar test management tools.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience creating test strategies, test plans, test cases, and defect reports.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent -persistent.com/careers
"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."