Key Facts

Remote From:

Nebraska (USA)

Fixed term

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Accountability
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Communication
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Time Management
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Organizational Skills
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Analytical Thinking
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Detail Oriented
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Quick Learning
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Self-Motivation
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in ETL and/or BI QA testing.
Strong understanding of medallion architecture with hands-on experience in Azure (Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse), Databricks, and Snowflake (preferred).
Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python for test automation and data validation; experience testing Power BI cloud-based reporting platforms (preferred).

Requirements:

Collaborate with product owners and scrum teams to understand acceptance criteria and translate them into comprehensive test cases.
Design and execute test plans for data ingestion and transformations across medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold), validating business logic and data quality rules at each stage.
Develop and maintain automated testing scripts using SQL and Python; execute manual and automated test cases to validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Identify, document, and track defects and data issues, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution; participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous QA process improvements.

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC

About NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC

Novalink Solutions LLC (Novalink) is a global consulting and engineering services company. The company provides temporary and permanent staffing services in a variety of areas including Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Insurance, Healthcare, Marketing/Operations, Government Affairs, and Administration. Relying on core competencies of its people and agile processes, Novalink commits to deliver highest quality of service to clients and partners at the most optimal pricing. Novalink has a global network of experienced and dedicated technical professionals. The Company’s executive team members have an average of twenty (20) years in the Telecommunications and Information Technology areas along with proven experience in executive leadership and strategy implementation. Novalink has its main office in Atlanta, GA. Novalink has three core business units (1) Managed Engineering Services and (2) Staff Augmentation Services in the areas of expertise in IT/Software Engineering and Telecommunications/Wireless Network Engineering and (3) Non-Executive Staffing Services. Novalink’s targeted markets include Government, Telecommunications companies, Insurance, Energy, Healthcare, and Utilities. Its current client list includes thirty five (35) State governments and several Fortune 500 companies in various target markets. Novalink is Federal GSA Schedule 70 Contract Holder. Based out of Atlanta, with offices in New York, Maryland, North Carolina and Texas, Novalink’s primary customers are government agencies, telecommunications companies, the healthcare industry, along with energy and utilities.

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

Position Title: Data QA Tester

Summary:

The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a detail-oriented Data QA Tester to ensure quality, accuracy, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle—from ingestion into our medallion architecture (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake) through delivery of Power BI dashboards and reports. This role requires expertise in cloud data platforms and business intelligence tools with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data integrity. The ideal candidate will have strong technical testing skills, experience in agile environments, and the ability to develop automated test scripts tailored to data and reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with product owners and scrum teams to understand acceptance criteria and translate them into comprehensive test cases

· Design and execute test plans for data ingestion and transformations across medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers), validating business logic and data quality rules at each stage

Execute manual and automated test cases to validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Identify, document, and track defects and data issues, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution
Develop and maintain automated testing scripts using SQL and Python to improve testing efficiency and scalability
Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Support continuous improvement of QA processes and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years of experience in ETL and/or BI QA testing

· Strong understanding of medallion architecture and hands-on experience with Azure (Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse), Databricks, and Snowflake (preferred)

Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python for test automation and data validation
Experience testing Power BI cloud-based reporting platforms(preferred)
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies

· Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira preferred); strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

We're looking for a self-motivated team member who can work independently in a fully remote Agile environment - someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and drives progress without needing close supervision

Skills & Competencies:

Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply business domain knowledge to testing scenarios
The ideal candidate thrives in a distributed Scrum team, managing their own deliverables and staying accountable through clear, consistent communication