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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Data Test Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, Big Data, Burp Suite, Collaborative Software, Data Validation, Data Hub, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, DevOps, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Github, JAWS Scripting Language, PostgreSQL, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Test Case, Data Processing, Snowflake, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Slack, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Cucumber (Software), Testrail, Jenkins, Databricks - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a3215b96-ba18-4187-9336-ed12035b676e ## About the Role * Minimum of 5+ years of direct experience as a Backend/Data Tester. * Expertise in backend database testing using PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and advanced SQL. * Experience performing data validation within a big-data environment (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.). * Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Slack. * Experience working within Agile or SAFe methodologies. * Experience writing user stories, defect tickets, and clear acceptance criteria. * Ability to create detailed test cases based on user stories and functional requirements. * Communication skills to collaborate with Product Owners, DBAs, and Developers. * Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal direction. Preferred Qualifications * Test case and test results documentation experience using TestRail. * Prior experience supporting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs. * 508 compliance testing using JAWS or similar tools. * Experience with Tableau or Grafana for data visualization and monitoring. * Experience performing penetration or security testing using Burp Suite or similar tools. * Familiarity with developing or maintaining automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, or Cucumber. * Experience integrating automated test suites into GitHub/Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. ## Description The Senior Backend Data Test Engineer will be responsible for validating large-scale data systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across backend platforms and corresponding frontend/UI applications. This requires expertise in backend database testing, ETL verification, big-data technologies, and data quality analysis. The engineer will work closely with Data Coaches, Analysts, DBAs, and Scrum/Kanban teams to ensure alignment with program standards and Agile delivery expectations., * Perform comprehensive ETL and backend data validation across big-data technologies including Databricks, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL. * Analyze, interpret, and validate complex datasets, including Shared Systems Claims, Final Action Indicator logic, Provider data, and Beneficiary data. * Validate data sourced from the client's Integrated Data Repository (IDR) and Program Integrity (OnePI) tools as they relate to Fraud Prevention System (FPS) data workflows. * Conduct detailed data comparison and reconciliation between backend datasets and corresponding frontend/UI outputs. * Collaborate with Business Analysts, DBAs, Developers, and DevOps engineers to ensure system reliability and data accuracy. * Ensure adherence to testing framework standards, organizational SDLC processes, and quality procedures. * Participate in functional UI validations as needed to support end-to-end data integrity. * Independently develop, execute, and maintain detailed backend test plans, test cases, and validation scenarios. * Design and execute API-based test scenarios to validate backend services and data flows. * Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, and Retrospectives. * Provide support and mentorship to other testing team members. ## Related Videos - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Stack Overflow: Community and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/600-stack-overflow-community-and-ai) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)