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Database Tester

Database Tester

Watershed Consulting • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
18 days ago
Job description

Job Title

Database Tester (Onsite position)

Description

As a Database Tester, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our data.

You will use strong SQL and database-querying expertise to validate and reconcile data across source and target systems. With a good understanding of ETL testing and data warehousing concepts, you will identify data quality issues, validate complex transformations, and test data pipelines

. Experience with Big Data technologies and cloud platforms will be advantageous when working with large-scale datasets and distributed environments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform data validation and reconciliation testing to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
  • Conduct functional, integration, and end-to-end testing of data workflows and ETL processes.
  • Use SQL and database querying for direct data verification and troubleshooting.
  • Apply ETL testing and data warehousing concepts to verify transformation logic and mappings.
  • Test data pipelines and transformations for large datasets using Big Data technologies where applicable.
  • Identify and document data quality issues, inconsistencies, and defects across systems.
  • Collaborate with development and data engineering teams to reproduce and resolve data-related problems.
  • Prepare clear test reports, defect descriptions, and verification evidence.
  • Keep current with best practices and emerging tools in database testing and Big Data.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.years
  • Experience in Years: 6 +
  • Strong SQL and database-querying skills for data validation and reconciliation.
  • Practical understanding of ETL testing and data warehousing principles.
  • Experience with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Hive) is highly desirable.
  • Experience testing data pipelines and working with large datasets.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is an advantage.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work independently.

Skills

  • SQL
  • Database querying
  • ETL testing
  • Data warehousing
  • Data validation
  • Data reconciliation
  • Data pipeline testing
  • Hadoop
  • Spark
  • Hive
  • Big Data
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • Data quality
  • Data modelling
  • Problem solving
  • Communication

. Skillset Required: SQL, Database querying, ETL testing, Data warehousing, Data validation, Data reconciliation, Data pipeline testing

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