Quality Assurance Analyst (Level 2)

Blutic is looking for a QA Analyst - Level 2 with 4+ years of testing experience to perform manual and automation testing of data solutions (SSIS / SSRS / SQL Server) and working with Senior Developers.

This role requires strong SQL skills, and the ability to collaborate with offshore developers and onshore teams in an Agile / Kanban environment.

This is a 100% long term remote opportunity. The candidate should be willing to work in 9 hrs shift anywhere between 11am-11pm IST with an overlap of 3-4 hrs on Pacific time zone.

Core Skills Required :

4+ years in manual and automation testing of ETL / data warehouse projects (SSIS / SQL Server).

Advanced SQL skills (joins, subqueries, data profiling).

Experience with test automation (any tool : Selenium, Postman, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution

Design and execute test cases for ETL processes (SSIS), reports (SSRS), and SQL databases.

Perform data validation by writing complex SQL queries to verify source-to-target mappings.

Document defects in Jira and track resolutions through collaboration with developers.

2. Automation & Tooling

Develop and maintain basic automation scripts (e.g., Selenium, Python, or client-approved tools).

Contribute to CI / CD pipelines for regression testing (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions).

Identify opportunities to automate repetitive manual tests

3. Collaboration

Work closely with offshore developers to reproduce and troubleshoot defects.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives) and daily stand-ups.

Maintain test documentation in Confluence (or a similar repository) for knowledge sharing.

4. Compliance & Process Improvement

Adhere to client’s QA standards and security protocols (VDI, MFA).

Suggest improvements to testing processes to achieve productivity gains

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Nice-to-Have :

Exposure to Snowflake, API testing, or Power BI validation.

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently in a remote offshore model.

Clear communication to collaborate across time zones.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Microsoft SQL) are a plus.

Experience in financial / healthcare domains preferred