Data Quality Assurance Lead - Hybrid in Charlotte, NC

Our client is looking for a Exclusive Data Quality Assurance Lead to join their team. The Data Quality Assurance Lead will assist in data improvement initiatives across the organization. They will work closely with data engineering, data analytics and other cross-functional teams that adopt Agile operating methods. They will support the creation of data lineage flows, participate in designing data taxonomies, help define data elements and support data migration into a modern, cloud-based data infrastructure. They will assist in multi-year initiatives that transform processes to enable digitalization. A successful candidate will have a diverse skillset, be proactive, and have strong analytical and technical skills. The ideal candidate will lead the QA efforts for data engineering and BI projects, driving best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions that support our business objectives. Additional responsibilities of this individual are shown below:
Engage across key the clients stakeholders & data engineering team to determine the data required to deliver the final data product, understand the data workflow, and review end-to-end data journey
Challenge the status quo and provide an innovative way of thinking for out-of-the-box data quality and data performance metrics
Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies and plans for data engineering and BI products
Design, develop, and execute test plans, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data products
Be the key point of contact for relevant Core and/or functional data domains data quality
Contribute to initial set of harmonized data requirements across the workflow contributing to efficiency and quality enhancements
Responsible for data definitions, critical to quality, across relevant stakeholders
Design and monitor key performance indicators related to key data processes and data quality for the clients Data Platform.
Identify opportunities for process improvements within the QA and data engineering processes. Implement automation tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Act as a liaison between QA, development, and business teams to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and quality expectations
Monitor and report on observed process performance & suggest data quality enhancements

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Required Skills & Experience

11+ years of experience as a QA/Tester
6+ years of most recent QA experience focused on data-centric projects
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a lead role
o Experience working with business stakeholders and/or product owners to understand data requirements and business cases
o Experience of having Quality Data Analysts reporting into you
Proficiency in SQL and data querying for test validation and analysis
Strong knowledge of data management, ETL processes, data warehousing, and BI tools
Experienced in data quality testing for data engineering pipelines and working with data engineering teams
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, with working experience in Scrum or SAFe Agile frameworks
Established track record of working with Technology (including experience with APIs) and agile methodology
Demonstratable experience handling large amount of data, bringing order and rigor to unstructured data environments and enhancing accuracy
Experienced in multi-functions and multi-years implementation or transformation initiatives
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in the retail industry, with knowledge of retail operations
Certification in Quality Assurance, Data Engineering, or related fields
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and their data-related services
Experience with QA automation tools and frameworks
Preferred - test the data and pipelines on Azure Databricks
Professional data management qualifications preferable

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.