Data Testing Engineer (Lead)

Role Overview
The Lead Data Testing Engineer supports large-scale financial data platforms that power lending and credit operations. This role focuses on validating high-volume batches and streaming data pipelines, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance across Hadoop-based ecosystems and Kafka-driven real-time data flows. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data validation, automation, Agile delivery, and a strong passion for driving quality and innovation within the financial services platform. Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute data validation and testing strategies for large-scale financial datasets exceeding 5M+ customer records

• Validate batch and streaming data pipelines, including Kafka, ETL/ELT processes, and Hadoop-based platforms spanning multiple technologies

• Perform end-to-end testing of lending and credit data flows from source systems through downstream analytics and reporting layers

• Build and maintain automated data testing frameworks for regression, reconciliation, and anomaly detection

• Develop SQL-based and programmatic test scripts to validate data completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and data lineage

• Partner with data engineers, developers, and business stakeholders to define data quality standards and acceptance criteria

• Identify root causes of data defects and collaborate with teams on remediation strategies

• Support regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements through strong data governance and documentation practices

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Champion innovation by introducing modern testing tools, automation practices, and monitoring solutions

Required Qualifications/ Skills

• 5–10 years of experience in data testing, data quality, or analytics QA roles

• Strong experience within financial services, preferably lending, credit, or risk platforms

• Proven experience testing high-volume datasets (5M+ records)

• Hands-on experience with:

• Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, HDFS, Spark, etc.)

• Kafka or similar streaming platforms

• Batch ETL/ELT pipelines

• Relational and analytical databases

• Advanced SQL skills for data validation and reconciliation

• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, Java, Scala, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualification
• Prior background as a software or data engineer.
• Experience building custom data testing tools or frameworks.
• Exposure to machine learning, data profiling, or anomaly detection tools.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and data governance in banking.
• Certifications in data engineering or quality assurance

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information:

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