Data Testing Lead

Chicago 4 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
Job Title: Data Testing Lead Location: Chicago, IL (100% Remote – Local Candidates Preferred) Duration: 6–12 Months Rate: DOE Required Skills & Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in Data Testing / ETL Testing / Data QA. • Strong expertise in data validation, data transformation testing, and reconciliation techniques. • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake, MuleSoft, or similar integration/data platforms. • Proficiency in SQL and building complex queries for cross-system data validation. • Experience handling multiple file formats including JSON, XML, CSV, and flat files. • Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL pipelines, and data flows. • Experience in batch job performance testing and workload modeling. • Knowledge of incremental vs. full data load validations. • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Databus, message queues, or streaming data platforms. • Exposure to cloud data ecosystems and distributed data architectures. • Prior experience in a lead or senior tester role. • Familiarity with automation tools or scripting languages for data validation. • Local candidates to Chicago, IL preferred though the role is fully remote. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Information Technology & Services and Software Development