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Q/A Test Engineer III - Data Validation

Network Designs, Inc.
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
About NDi

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description

The Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and functionality of software applications through testing and data validation. Validates migrated data using SQL, reconciliation scripts, and API checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment between legacy sources and the modernized Enrollment System.

Requirements

  • U.S Citizenship required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.
  • You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in software testing with a focus on data validation and reconciliation.
  • Proficiency with Oracle RDS, SQL/PL-SQL, stored procedures, materialized views, and ETL/ELT validation techniques.
  • Experience with REST-assured, SOAP UI, and JMeter for API/service validation.
  • Understanding of data profiling, lineage, and quality rules related to migration and modernization.
  • Experience with Jira or similar test/defect tracking tools.
  • Strong analytical skills, accuracy focus, and attention to data integrity.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience validating migration efforts in enterprise or government environments.
  • Familiarity with performance, interface, or batch data validation.

Responsibilities

Test Planning and Design:

  • Develop data validation test plans and test cases based on migration requirements, target schemas, and interface specifications.
  • Identify validation requirements and create scenarios to confirm end-to-end data accuracy between legacy and modern systems.

Test Execution

  • Execute validation using Oracle RDS, SQL/PL-SQL, stored procedures, materialized views, and ETL/ELT outputs.
  • Perform reconciliation using data validation and reconciliation frameworks, data quality profiling, and comparison scripts.
  • Validate interfaces and services using REST-assured, SOAP UI, and JMeter for API/service checks.
  • Document results and identify discrepancies, defects, or data quality issues.

Defect Management

  • Report and track defects using Jira or equivalent tools, collaborating with developers and data teams.
  • Re-validate corrected data sets and confirm proper resolution without introducing regression issues.

Collaboration

  • Work with developers, DBAs, and migration teams to align on mappings, lineage, and validation checkpoints.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide visibility into data readiness and test status.

Continuous Improvement

  • Recommend improvements to validation processes, ETL/ELT checkpoints, and reconciliation coverage.
  • Stay current with SQL optimization methods and ETL/ELT quality techniques.

Documentation

  • Maintain validation plans, SQL queries, reconciliation logs, and data quality reports.
  • Ensure documentation supports traceability and audit readiness for migrated records.

Compensation And Benefits

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment To Diversity

NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

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