SDET - Data Platform / ETL Tester / Data Test Engineer

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.

The Opportunity

At DAT, our leaders optimistically share future possibilities to inspire and motivate others toward their full potential. We expect our employees to find ways to embrace positive change, be curious and challenge the status quo, and provide solutions to unmet problems. Joining DAT means joining a culture focused on fostering development, building genuine connections, recognizing each other’s strengths, and sharing in successes.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) on our data platform, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our data infrastructure and products. You will work closely with data engineers, developers, and product managers to design, develop, and implement automated testing solutions. Your work will ensure that our data pipelines, ETL processes, and data products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and security.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for data pipelines, ETL processes, and data products.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across multiple systems and environments.
• Collaborate with data engineers and developers to understand data workflows, design test cases, and implement testing solutions.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for data validation, transformation, and loading processes.
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing.
• Monitor and analyze test results, identify issues, and work with the engineering team to resolve them.
• Provide expertise in data testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on testing best practices and automation techniques.
• Foster a culture of learning and excellence within the team and across the organization.

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software development and/or test automation, with a focus on data engineering and data platforms.
• Strong experience in developing automated tests for data pipelines, ETL processes, and data products.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL and Python.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services and cloud-based data solutions (e.g., S3, EMR, Glue, Redshift).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts (e.g., Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault) and data mesh principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide solutions for complex business problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement, both for yourself and others in the organization.
• Self starter - this is a key role where the successful candidate will navigate priorities and drive for solutions and resolutions which align with the broader technical architecture and team
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee at every level of our organization regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For additional information, please visit http://www.dat.com/company .

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