Job#: 3036944

Job Description:

Location: Home, Maryland (Remote)

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.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• 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.

• 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.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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