QA Data Engineer
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About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position:
We are looking for a Junior QA Data Engineer to join our data team and support the development, testing, and validation of data integration and reporting solutions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Talend, SQL, API testing, and data engineering, while working closely with senior engineers to ensure high-quality, reliable data pipelines.
Role: QA Data Engineer
Location: All Persistent Locations
Experience: 6 to 8 years
Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Support the development and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines using Talend.
Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks using SQL.
Design and execute test cases for data pipelines, reports, and API integrations.
Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman and support defect tracking and UAT activities.
Create and maintain test documentation while helping automate data quality and regression testing.
Expertise You'll Bring:
2 to 3 years of experience in QA, Data Engineering, or Analytics.
Hands-on experience with Talend (or similar ETL tools), SQL, and API testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data validation techniques.
Familiarity with Jira or other defect management tools.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.
Exposure to Python, AWS, or test automation frameworks is a plus.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
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