Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Engineer – Data Pipeline & Orchestration Systems (Dagster / Airflow) to take ownership of quality assurance across modern data workflow orchestration platforms . You will ensure the reliability, integrity, and security of data pipelines and orchestrated workflows , with a strong focus on automated testing , quality gates , and end-to-end validation within continuous integration environments. The ideal candidate has a solid background in QA automation for data-centric systems , experience in workflow orchestration platforms such as Dagster, Airflow, or Prefect, and is passionate about designing robust quality controls across ETL / ELT pipelines and model / data delivery processes.
Responsibilities :
- Data Orchestration pipeline Ownership : Take complete ownership of the Data orchestration pipeline quality, to ensure that all pipeline steps are executed correct and robust
- Test Automation : Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites to validate the functionality and integrity of the workflows, single tasks / operations, and assets. This includes data-centric test cases for
- Schema validation
- Data Quality assertions
- Resource Mocking (I / O, Databases)
- Quality Assurance : Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish and enforce quality assurance processes and standards
- Pipeline Monitoring : Integrate with built-in monitoring and external monitors to track health, errors, and success metrics.
- Regression Testing : Develop and execute regression testing strategies to ensure that new developments do not introduce regressions.
- Security Testing : Implement security testing practices to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the secure delivery of software.
- QGate Definition : Define and implement Quality Gates (QGates) at critical points within the orchestration pipeline to ensure that only high-quality and validated code progresses to subsequent stages.
- Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for testing procedures, automation scripts, CI / CD pipeline configurations, and detailed descriptions of QGates.
- Collaboration : Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and proactively address quality concerns throughout the CI / CD process.
Qualifications
Required experience :
Experience with version control systems (for example : git)Experience with API testingExperience with workflow orchestration (Dagster, Airflow, Prefect)Experience with creating automated testsExperience with negative test processes and knowledge of error codesFamiliarity with Github Actions (or other pipelines engines, e.g. gitlab ci / cd, jenkins, circle ci etc.)Experience with Python , pytest, etc.Experience with any modern IDE (ItelliJ IDEA, VS Code, etc.)Knowing Jira, Confluence, Xray at excellent levelLanguage :
At least B2 English, German is an advantageBenefits :
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.Collaborative and innovative work environment.Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in QA, test automation, and CI / CD.If you are a QA Engineer with a passion for ensuring the quality of CI / CD pipelines, have experience with defining and managing Quality Gates, and possess the skills to automate and streamline the testing process, we invite you to apply and be a key player in maintaining the high standards of our software development and delivery practices.