Lead QA Engineer - Remote Opportunity at Nortal

About the Role

We're hiring a Lead QA Engineer to join our dynamic team at Nortal. This remote position offers you the opportunity to lead a talented QA team while ensuring the quality and scalability of our data pipelines and integration workflows. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our QA processes and mentoring the next generation of QA engineers.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the QA team within the data engineering department, including task assignments, performance reviews, mentoring, and professional development.
• Design and implement comprehensive QA strategies for data pipelines that align with industry best practices and company standards.
• Oversee the testing of complex data integration workflows, ensuring accuracy and consistency as data is migrated to Databricks.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for data pipelines, collaborating with data engineers to validate all processes.
• Automate the validation of legacy system data (JSON) as it is ingested into Databricks.
• Work closely with data engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Participate in Agile iterations, helping with backlog grooming and ensuring testing efforts align with business objectives.
• Mentor junior QA engineers, helping them develop their careers and expand their skill sets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in QA roles, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong background in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and related Azure services.
• Experience with data validation, nested JSON, and legacy system integration.
• Familiarity with Power BI for data validation.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, PySpark, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of data pipeline architectures and ETL processes.
• Agile experience with a focus on 2-week iterations.

Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications in QA (e.g., ISTQB) and Azure technologies.
• Advanced English proficiency for effective communication with US clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive USD salary reflecting your skills and contributions.
• 100% remote work with opportunities to connect with teammates across LATAM.
• Paid time off according to your country’s regulations.
• National holidays celebrated, allowing you to embrace your culture.
• Sick leave to focus on your health without stress.
• Refundable annual credit for perks that enhance your work-life balance.
• Team-building activities to bond with your Nortal family.
• Birthday day off to celebrate in style!