Position Summary:

Come be a part of the fast-growing Data Team as we move our processes and systems to Azure based Databricks solution. You will play a critical role on this highly visible and strategic team as we revolutionize Penn foster’s data capabilities. The QA Automation role is to lead the design and implementation of QA processes and automation. This includes creating processes, selecting tooling, and implementation. The QA Automation Engineer will also be responsible for functional QA of new processes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Verifying all releases are accurate, performant, and stable
• Building automated data validations and regression testing
• In depth learning of all Penn Foster Data assets on both legacy and new Databricks platforms
• Adherence to all data governance policies
• Maintain release documentation
• Work with project management and development teams on release schedules and processes
• Implement CI/CD best practices

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Extensive experience creating automated regression tests and data validation processes
• Strong SQL skills
• Cloud platform experience (Azure preferred)
• Hands on experience with CI/CD processes (Azure Dev Ops preferred)
• Experience with data platform migrations
• Jira and git knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Skills that are a plus
  • Python
  • Experience with notebooks (Databricks native preferred)
  • Tableau
  • Business Objects
  • CDC capture tools

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At Penn Foster we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that embraces and celebrates diversity. We encourage underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

About Us:

At Penn Foster, we are dedicated to helping over 300,000 students each year achieve their goals through affordable, accessible, career-focused learning. Our mission has remained the same since 1890: to enhance the lives of our students and clients through the acquisition of skills and credentials that can help them work toward their career and life goals. Together with our extensive partner network of leading employers, community-based organizations, and academic institutions, we close skills gaps and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market. We aim to help businesses thrive by mobilizing their individual workers and energizing communities with opportunities for growth and progress. We are proud to play a role in the success of over 80% percent of our graduates that see improvement within their careers, as they inspire us to keep finding new ways to further our reach and broaden horizons. Join the Penn Foster movement and start working toward a better future today.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive base salary, plus a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, parking & commuter benefits, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all of our online programs.