QA & Testing Analyst

Job Title: QA & Testing Analyst [ETL Tester]

Location: Bangalore

Role Summary:

Reporting to the QA Manager, the QA & Testing Analyst is responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of Quality Assurance testing activities for new and enhanced data and analytics solutions. The role focuses on validating data accuracy, completeness, and reliability across ETL pipelines and databases. Working closely with Scrum teams, senior QA colleagues, data engineers, and business stakeholders, the analyst supports quality-first delivery within a SAFe Agile environment while developing strong data testing and automation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver assigned QA activities in line with agreed plans and quality targets

Build product and data understanding to support effective test design

Execute test cases and log, track, and retest defects using agreed tools

Prioritise test cases and support creation of execution plans

Participate in defect triage sessions and root cause analysis

Participate in PI planning, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies

Track and report testing progress and outcomes

Contribute to sprint retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives

Apply appropriate test techniques, methodologies, and tools to achieve effective test coverage

Support mentoring and knowledge sharing with peers and junior team members

Adhere to Quality Engineering best practices and support efficiency improvements

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience

2–5 years’ experience in Software QA with focus on ETL and data testing

Experience validating ETL extraction, transformation, and load processes

Experience contributing to test automation within ETL and data pipelines

Strong SQL knowledge, including stored procedures and backend testing

Experience testing across multiple database types

Hands-on experience with ETL testing tools

Exposure to test automation using code, preferably Python

Experience working across the full test lifecycle

Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server tools

Knowledge of the healthcare insurance industry

Understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery models

Awareness of automated testing and modelling tools

Knowledge of change management and test design techniques

Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and control concepts

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

High attention to detail and accuracy

Commitment to continuous learning and personal development

Desirable Skills and Experience:

ISTQB Foundation or Intermediate certification

Database, Mainframe, and API testing experience

Python-based test automation exposure

ETL tools such as SSIS

Cloud Platforms: Hands-on testing experience in (AWS / Microsoft Azure)

Relational database expertise using SQL (or PostgreSQL, DBeaver)

About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.