Short Description:
Skills: 7+ years of experience in IT Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in large database conversion projects involving 10+ years of Legacy data
Complete Description:
This is a hands-on position that requires multiple cycles of data analysis using complex SQL queries in SQL server and/or Oracle databases as needed. The candidate must be able to extract data dumps from databases where a direct comparison is not possible and then compare them for violations of business rules. The candidate must have working knowledge of how to compare records between databases using SQL queries, and leverage tools like Exam Diff, Beyond Compare, Edit Plus to compare data file dumps. The candidate must pay close attention to meticulous details in the data validation process in an iterative fashion to be 100% compliant with data quality standards set forth by the business requirements. Previous experience with automation of similar tasks will give the candidate a strong advantage. The candidate must write test plans and track/document results of each test cycle that is performed. The candidate will also work with the ETL team to resolve all identified data quality issues. After identifying violations of business rules the candidate will also be required to assist in the manual correction of errors in the source systems where needed. The candidate must have strong verbal skills and must be able to communicate with non-technical people. He/she must be able to write clear explanations of complex topics, as much of MPD’s correspondence is handled through e-mail. Candidates must be pro-active, follow written instructions and work independently.
Behavior Characteristics:
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate with non-technical people. Able to write clear explanations of complex topics, as much of MPD’s correspondence is handled through e-mail. Ability to work on a team and handle complex SQL issues.
Skills:
SQL querying knowledge of SQL Server 2005 and above.
Required 6 Years 2 - Proficient
SQL querying knowledge of Oracle 10g and above.
Required 6 Years 2 - Proficient
Ability to write complex SQL scripts to accomplish data conversion/validation testing
Required 6 Years 3 - Expert
Complete working knowledge of SDLC and STLC lifecycle model
Required 6 Years 2 - Proficient
Basic knowledge of performance tuning of long-running SQL queries with Oracle & SQL Server
Required 3 Years 1 - Basic
Experience developing and documenting analyses of business needs
Required 3 Years 2 - Proficient
Experience with test plans and test cases.
Required 6 Years 2 - Proficient
Produce reports of testing results.
Required 3 Years 2 - Proficient
Development of recommendations for fixes and database performance and tuning optimizations to programmers
Required 6 Years 2 - Proficient
Development and execution of automated test scripts for regression testing and retesting as required
Required 6 Years 2 - Proficient
Experience in Windows or Linux
Desired 3 Years 2 - Proficient
Experience in automating data validation processes in similar data conversion projects
Desired 3 Years 2 - Proficient
Experience with SharePoint desired
Desired 3 Years 2 - Proficient
Experience with Microsoft Project
Desired 3 Years 2 - Proficient
Experience with scripting procedures/languages to automate and speed up project tasks
Desired 3 Years 2 - Proficient