QA Automation Lead (Data Engineering) — EU-Based

We are looking for a hands-on QA Automation Lead to own data quality and automation for a long-term project with a US-based client.

Key responsibilities

• Define the data testing and automation strategy.
• Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks.
• Test backend systems, data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data transformations.
• Validate data using complex SQL queries.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Establish QA standards and review practices.
• Manage release readiness and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Use AI tools and LLMs to accelerate test creation and debugging.

Requirements

• 7+ years in QA and test automation.
• Candidates should currently reside in Europe or be willing and able to relocate to Europe.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT, data warehouses, and OLAP.
• Experience with Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar technologies.
• Proven experience designing automation frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD and release management.
• Practical experience with AI tools such as Cursor, Augment, or Gemini.
• Strong English communication skills.