Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
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Job Description
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role:
Xylem is seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Data & Analytics team. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional to lead quality assurance efforts across enterprise data platforms including Databricks Power BI SAP SQL Server and Oracle. The successful candidate will oversee the design and execution of comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the accuracy reliability and integrity of business-critical data pipelines and reporting solutions.
As Lead Quality Assurance Analyst you will play a key role in establishing best practices mentoring QA team members and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive quality across the full software development lifecycle.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead the design development and execution of enterprise-wide test strategies test plans and test cases for:
- Data pipelines in Databricks and Azure Data Factory
- Reports and dashboards in Power BI
- SAP data extracts and integrations
- Complex SQL logic and stored procedures in SQL Server Oracle and T-SQL
- Define and maintain QA standards methodologies and best practices across projects. Collaborate closely with data engineers business analysts and product owners to ensure accurate validation of KPIs business logic and reporting metrics.
- Drive regression integration system and UAT testing cycles for analytics platforms.
- Own the defect lifecycle from detection through resolution using tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA.
- Establish and maintain quality documentation including test strategies traceability matrices and validation reports.
- Lead test automation and CI/CD QA initiatives in collaboration with DevOps teams.
- Mentor and support junior QA staff fostering continuous improvement and technical growth.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and act as a quality advocate throughout development sprints.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related discipline.
- 58 years of experience in Quality Assurance with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or senior QA role.
- Expert-level proficiency in SQL across multiple platforms (SQL Server Oracle T-SQL).
- Demonstrated experience testing in Databricks Azure Data Factory Power BI and SAP environments.
- Deep understanding of data quality principles data governance and validation of ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Skilled in using test management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps JIRA or TestRail.
- Strong communication and documentation skills with proven ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.
- Experience designing and facilitating UAT processes with business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines Git and CI/CD practices.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools.
- QA certifications such as ISTQB CSTE or equivalent.
- Experience with test automation frameworks or scripting for data validation.
The competitive salary range for this position includes bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location and is not typically at the top of the range.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
