CS - Data Quality Assurance Engineer (Data) (Europe)

IMPORTANT: At the moment we are only considering candidates located in Europe. Please do not apply if you are not located in Latin America.

About EmpiricalEmpirical empowers early and growth stage tech companies to create the right products in the right way by providing two pivotal services:

• Product & Technology Leadership: Our clients entrust critical decisions to our network of top-tier US-based CTOs and CPOs. We provide fractional, project, or advisory based support, combining highly experienced talent with a flexible approach.
• Product Development Teams: We provide our clients with high performing, senior product development talent through a scalable staff augmentation model and ongoing support. We focus on Latin America to find exceptional talent, with time zone and cultural compatibility.

We are proud to be a people first company, where we prioritize building meaningful, long lasting human connections with clients and team members alike, while embracing diversity and uniqueness. With this foundation and our focus on talent, we help create great products that people love.
Our values

• Care about people first
• Strive to add value always
• Lead with integrity
• Have fun every step of the way

The OpportunityOur client is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join their team in building an innovative Carbon Planning platform that helps global enterprises power emissions reduction. This platform serves some of the world's most recognizable companies, representing over $4T in market value, helping them reduce risks, save costs, protect revenues, and manage emissions aligned with business objectives and sustainability goals.
 What you'll be doingSource Data Validation:

• Perform validation of source data to ensure data integrity, completeness, and accuracy
• Collaborate with data providers to address discrepancies
• Document and resolve data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps

ETL and Data Pipeline QA:

• Validate ETL processes to ensure accurate data transformations and loading
• Design and execute test plans to verify business rules implementation

Performance Testing:

• Conduct performance testing for efficiency and scalability
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks to optimize system performance
• Ensure data pipelines, databases, and reports meet performance standards

Functional and Reporting QA:

• Conduct functional testing of implemented features
• Verify data reports accuracy and alignment with business requirements
• Develop automated test scripts for validation, ETL processes, and reporting

Your qualifications and experienceMust haves

• 3+ years of experience in coding languages (Python, Javascript, or similar)
• Strong proven experience in data quality assurance and testing
• Expertise in performance testing methodologies and tools
• Strong knowledge of database systems, ETL processes, and reporting tools
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with data query tools
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.)
• Proficiency with our tech stack:
  • AWS
  • Databases: RDS / Dynamo / PostgreSQL / Aurora / ClickHouse
  • ETL: Apache Airflow / DBT
  • Software: TypeScript / ReactJs / Next.js / Node.js
  • Reporting: Tableau Cloud

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
• Knowledge of carbon emissions and sustainability metrics
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• Experience with data governance and compliance

What we expect from you

• 100% alignment with our core values!
• Ability to work independently while being a highly collaborative team player
• Comfortable working with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking skills and a pragmatic approach towards solving problems
• Ability to work independently and get things done with minimal direction
• Drive projects from start to finish in a fast-paced environment
• Strong documentation and verbal/written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly collaborative team player

What we offer

• Remote/flexible work
• Highly competitive compensation in US dollars
• Opportunities for personal and professional development; mentorship, coaching and training as needed
• Ongoing, 40 hours per week dedication
• The opportunity to be part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts

Why work with us?

• We pride ourselves on our core values and have proven that putting people first creates a thriving and collaborative work environment.
• We seek to accommodate and balance individual needs with client needs, understanding each one of us is unique.
• We offer benefits such as remote/flexible work, selective paid training, mentorship programs, referral programs and more.
• We are selective in the projects we take on to ensure our teams are engaged in challenging, meaningful, enjoyable opportunities that will provoke creativity, innovation and growth!