QA Engineer / Data Tester

VARTEQ Inc.

VARTEQ Inc.

Salary: Gross salary $2600 - 4000
Type: Tiempo completo

Tags: Python SQL QA Big Data

VARTEQ Inc. is a remote-first IT outsourcing and product company with teams across the US, Europe, and LatAm. We build scalable data and AI-driven solutions for clients in fintech, edtech, and enterprise software. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering and quality assurance, focusing on validating ETL/ELT pipelines, data transformations, and the reliability of ML model outputs. You’ll collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers, and product stakeholders to define quality standards and contribute to automated testing frameworks. Our environment is async-friendly, client-facing, and performance-driven, with opportunities to influence data quality practices across multiple client engagements.

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Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automated tests for data pipelines (ETL/ELT), data transformations, and data quality checks
  • Validate data integrity, completeness, and consistency across sources and destinations
  • Test AI/ML pipeline outputs — model predictions, feature engineering logic, and data drift
  • Write and maintain dbt tests, Great Expectations rules, or similar data validation frameworks
  • Build and maintain test datasets and test environments
  • Collaborate with data engineers to identify edge cases and failure points early
  • Document test plans, test cases, and quality metrics
  • Participate in incident analysis and root cause investigations for data issues

Requirements

What you’ll bring: 2+ years in QA, with at least 1 year focused on data or AI pipeline testing. Proficiency in Python for test automation (pytest, custom scripts). Solid SQL skills to validate data across sources. Hands-on experience with data quality frameworks (Great Expectations, dbt tests, Soda, or similar). Strong understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and pipeline architecture. Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow or similar). Upper-intermediate English (B2+).
Nice to have: Experience testing ML model outputs (predictions, scoring, drift detection). Familiarity with data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift). Knowledge of data observability tools (Monte Carlo, Metaplane). Experience with CI/CD integration for data tests (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

Desirable

Data Test EngineerExperience in data validation at scale and exposure to production-grade data platforms. Ability to translate business requirements into concrete test strategies. Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and to document complex data issues clearly. Proactive mindset for improving data reliability and test coverage across multiple projects.

Benefits

  • 100% remote, async-friendly culture
  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive compensation (contract-based)
  • Direct collaboration with US-based clients
  • English-speaking environment
  • Paid time off + public holidays

Fully remote You can work from anywhere in the world.

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