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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Lead - Data Automation (Python/DB2) - **Company:** Northern Base - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Databases, Data Validation, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, DB2 SQL, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Test Execution Engine, Information Technology, Api Management - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8db71b4fc648f3ba8715c334b39ad269 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, and Data Validation * Strong hands-on experience in Python development and automation testing * Strong expertise in DB2 SQL and database validation * Data migration, ETL, data warehouse, reporting, and risk management testing * Source-to-target data validation and reconciliation * Data quality and integrity testing * Enterprise, regulatory, and risk reporting validation * Python-based automation framework development * QA strategy, test planning, test execution, and release sign-off * CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution * Experience with Copilot and AI tools for testing productivity * ETL pipeline, data warehouse, batch process, and reporting validation * TDD and OOP concepts * Enterprise databases including DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server * Agile methodology and QA best practices * Defect triage, risk assessment, and troubleshooting * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent verbal and written communication * Technical leadership and mentoring of QA engineers Preferred Experience: * Experience leading QA activities for enterprise data migration and reporting initiatives * Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines * Experience with continuous testing practices * Experience validating financial, regulatory, and risk reporting applications * Experience driving QA automation adoption and continuous improvement * Experience collaborating with Data Engineers, Developers, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders * Experience defining validation frameworks and quality standards * Experience monitoring test execution and reporting quality metrics * Experience participating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Skill: QA Automation Lead (Python & API Testing) Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: Strong experience in QA Automation Testing with at least 10 years of overall testing exp… + 16 hours ago ## Description Job Title: QA Automation Lead Senior Job Location: Iselin, NJ 08830 Work Arrangement: Hybrid 2 to 3 days onsite Experience: 8 10 years For a strong automation hands-on candida… + 16 hours ago + Apply easily + ## Related Videos - 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