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QA Tester (Data & Analytics) Data Atlanta, GA Contract Sep 19, 2025 Title: Data Quality Validation Test Engineer Length: 12+ month contract Location: Hybrid Atlanta (must be local to the area and able to work onsite 3 days/week) Are you passionate about ensuring data is not just moved, but trusted? We're looking for a Data Quality Engineer who thrives in complex data environments and takes pride in building reliable, automated validation frameworks that keep mission-critical pipelines running smoothly. In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge platforms, collaborate with top data engineering teams, and design data quality gates that safeguard business decisions at scale. We are seeking a Data Quality Engineer with strong expertise in complex data environments to join our client's data engineering and analytics team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in data warehousing, data integration, and large-scale data engineering initiatives within organizations that manage complex business models. This role will focus on ensuring the integrity, consistency, and reliability of data pipelines through automated testing, CI/CD integration, and advanced data validation frameworks. Key Responsibilities Work in large-scale, complex data ecosystems (warehousing, integration, engineering) to ensure data quality and accuracy across pipelines. Read and interpret data models, source-to-target mappings, and transformation logic. Design and implement Data Quality Validation frameworks, including: Schema consistency checks Data integrity validations Transformation and mapping validation Row-level and aggregate reconciliation Develop and maintain automated data validation tests integrated into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Implement data quality gates to detect and block deployments with invalid data (null values, schema drift, unexpected row counts). Collaborate with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure test environments mirror production for consistency. Integrate reporting tools and dashboards to provide real-time test outcomes and observability. Support and enhance ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring robust orchestration and monitoring. Required Skills & Experience Strong background in SQL and Python for data validation and automation. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. Understanding of ETL/ELT workflows, data pipeline orchestration, and data observability. Experience with data engineering platforms: Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric. Proven experience in automated data validation frameworks, including real-time quality checks. Ability to design and maintain data quality gates that safeguard production pipelines. Experience working with DevOps and Data Engineering teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in large enterprise environments with complex business models and data systems. Familiarity with reporting/visualization tools for surfacing data quality metrics. Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize data validation processes. About GSquared Group: Shouldn't your recruiting partner put as much effort and value into your career as you do? With GSquared Group, we take the time to truly understand where you would like to take your career and what is important to you. GSquared Group is a woman-owned boutique technology services company in the Atlanta area. Founded in 2010, we are a premier provider of IT talent search, management consulting, and software development services. We support a diverse client base that spans all industries and includes Fortune 100 to mid-market companies. We offer direct hire placement, contract, and contract-to-hire positions. We are proud to be known by our community for putting relationships at the core of everything we do. GSquared Benefits: Competitive & Comprehensive Healthcare Package (available only for W2 hourly consultants) Simple IRA with company match (available only for W2 hourly consultants) Professional development & networking opportunities A family-friendly environment Nice bonuses for referrals A culture that supports you and your career

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