Data QA Analyst (12 month contract)

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported.
  

If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, and personal and professional growth, join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.  
  

The Role:  

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data QA Analyst to join our data science and engineering team on a 12-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and quality of data within the organization. This role involves designing and executing test plans, identifying data discrepancies, and working closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to resolve issues.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate data accuracy and integrity. 

• Perform data validation, data profiling, and data cleansing activities. 

• Identify, document, and track data quality issues and discrepancies. 

• Test data pipelines, ETL processes, and data transformations to ensure they meet business requirements. 

• Work with visualization developers to perform data quality testing on the reports and dashboards. 

• Validate data against source systems and ensure consistency across databases and reports. 

• Conduct regression testing to ensure changes do not negatively impact existing data. 

• Work closely with data engineers, developers, and business analysts to understand data requirements and resolve issues. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data quality metrics and standards. 

• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve data processes and systems. 

• Maintain detailed records of data validation processes and outcomes. 

• Monitor data quality metrics and generate reports to track progress and identify trends. 

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on data quality issues and resolutions. 

• Identify opportunities to automate data quality testing and validation processes. 

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance data quality. 

The Skillset:  

Must Haves:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. 

• Proven experience as a Data QA Analyst, Data Analyst, or in a similar role. 

• Experience with data testing, validation, and quality assurance processes. 

• Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts. 

• Proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysis. 

• Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Domo, Looker). 

• Understanding of database systems (e.g., Google BigQuery, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle). 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Effective communication and collaboration skills. 

Nice to Have:  

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R is a plus. 

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark). 

• Knowledge of data governance and data management principles 

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies. 

• Professional certifications in data quality or data management (e.g., CDMP, IQCP). 

The Perks:  

• Flexible hours and working environment   

• 4 extended summer long weekends  

• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions   

• Daily lunch credit when in-office and in-office snacks   

• Dog friendly office  

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