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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Quality Engineer - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Data Validation, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Database Queries, Regression Testing, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13627859 ## About the Role + Experience in developing and documenting test plans and test cases based on software requirements and technical specifications. + Understanding of data projects, data ingestion pipelines, and data transformation testing in the Databricks environment. + Designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud data solutions using AWS and Databricks within a hybrid work model. + Strong SQL skills for validating data transformations and documenting verification queries. + Experience with test automation strategies, regression testing, and data quality validation. + Knowledge of data access controls, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, and data governance concepts. These will help you stand out + Demonstrated ability to suppo ## Description As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will make an impact by ensuring the highest standards of data quality, security, and compliance across our data engineering initiatives. You will be a valued member of the team and work collaboratively with managers, primary teams, and other stakeholders. In this role, you will: + Develop and document test plans and test cases based on software requirements and technical specifications. + Understand, plan, and execute testing for data projects in the Databricks environment. + Validate data ingestion pipelines, data transformations, and data quality, completeness, and performance. + Create and document SQL-based test cases to verify data transformations across the Medallion Architecture. + Develop and maintain automation scripts for repeatable regression and data validation testing. + Validate data access controls, role-based security, and non-public information (NPI) requirements. + Support Unity Catalog implementation, data dictionary migration, and Delta Sharing validation. + Identify opportunities to apply the DQx framework for data quality validation and automation. + Collaborate with Development and Product Owners to resolve quality engineering issues. + Provide regular communication on testing status, issues, risks, deployments, and release activities. Work model: US Remote; Hybrid for NY/NJ candidates highly preferred. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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