Lead Data Quality Automation Engineer

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a skilled Lead Data Quality Automation Engineer to maintain the precision and dependability of our data systems.

In this capacity, you will contribute to the creation of test scripts, the improvement of automated testing frameworks, and the collaboration with development teams. Your deep knowledge of data models, ETL architecture, and automation testing will enhance the quality and integrity of our data-centric solutions.

• Python/Java/Any Scripting
• Azure/AWS

• Define quality standards and metrics for the current project/product
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review, finalize, and agree upon quality metrics
• Establish a list of milestones and checkpoints with measurable criteria to assess quality regularly
• Develop processes for test plan creation and testing cycle phases
• Plan and schedule milestones and tasks such as alpha and beta testing
• Ensure all development tasks adhere to quality criteria through test planning, execution, assurance, and issue tracking
• Focus on automation in addition to manual testing
• Continuously innovate and elevate the standards of quality processes
• Review and ensure coverage of various testing types like unit, functional, performance, stress, and acceptance
• Identify areas to calculate project risk and create strategies to mitigate and control risks
• Communicate risks to all stakeholders and review and escalate current risks
• Advocate for automation in daily tasks and assist others in adopting automation
• Set milestones for yearly improvement projects
• Collaborate with the development team to support quality engineers with necessary tools like automation hooks or debug builds

• 8 to 12 years of robust experience in QA/testing or application development
• Proficiency in Database and ETL testing
• Expertise in preparing test plans and conducting peer reviews
• Strong command of essential technologies, including SQL scripting and PL/SQL
• Capability to write complex and automated SQL scripts
• Skills in ETL testing from various server feeds (S3, SQL, HIVE, Data Bricks, Snow Flake) using diverse testing strategies
• Understanding of Hadoop & Big Data concepts and data validation on HIVE tables
• Familiarity with large-scale data processing languages like pyspark is advantageous
• Strong command of a programmatic language (Python/Java preferred)
• Knowledge of API testing
• Proficiency with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile, QA methodologies, defect management systems, and documentation
• Experience in automation, automation frameworks, and automation delivery is preferred
• Competency in setting quality standards for new testing technologies in the industry
• Skill in identifying and defining areas to calculate overall project risk and creating strategies to mitigate those risks
• Excellent analytical and communication skills required

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)