Database Test Engineer

The Amivero TeamAmivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge and reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved.Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software services that impact hundreds of millions of people.As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.Special RequirementsDHS Public Trust preferredUS Citizenship Required to Obtain Public Trust.Bachelor Degree +7 years of experienceMust be able to work onsite in Ashburn, VA a min of 1x per weekThe Gist…Our Database Test Engineer will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies to ensure data integrity, quality, and functionality across multiple database environments. You will participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, perform end-to-end and regression testing using Jira with Xray, and develop complex SQL queries to validate data accuracy and consistency. You will also collaborate with architects and analysts to assess system impacts, maintain testing plans, and champion software quality throughout the development lifecycle.Participate in Agile Scrum development methodology ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, scrum, backlog refinement, defining tasks/tests, estimating LOE, testing, tracking work done, retrospective, demonstration, etc.) Develop, maintain, and perform sprint-level testing activities (e.g., define scenarios, develop detailed scripts/procedures) in Jira with Xray Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies to validate data quality, ETL processes, database migrations, and overall database functionalityValidate end to end data flows between separate database systems that use a variety of methods to synchronize dataDevelop and maintain testing plans and execute after a new build is promoted or ahead of a production deployment In collaboration with the Product Architect and/or Business Analyst, assess impacts of candidate changes to the smoke and/or regression test suite(s) and plan accordingly Develop and execute complex SQL queries (DML, DDL, DCL) to validate data accuracy, consistency, integrity, and adherence to business rules across multiple database environmentsPerform full-scope static and dynamic testing of a system under test utilizing functional and non-functional testing techniques. These techniques can include the following test types: Integration/API, End-To-End, Smoke, Regression/Functional, and Usability Document and track testing activity progress during a sprint. This includes capturing execution artifacts to support that all backlog acceptance criteria have been successfully verified/validated Champion quality of software Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in database testing, data quality assurance, or a related role.Advanced proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, aggregations, stored procedures, functions, and triggers, across various relational database management systems.Strong understanding of relational database concepts (ACID properties, normalization, indexing, referential integrity) and experience with at least one major RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).Strong understanding of message streaming solutions such as Kafka, Amazon MSK, RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub, or Confluent Kafka from a testing perspective.Testing Methodologies: Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC) principles, including various testing types (functional, regression, performance, integration).Test Tools: Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM) and version control systems (e.g., Git).Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills with a keen attention to detail.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Applying estimation techniques to manual test script efforts and test script development/maintenance efforts Interacting with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Product Architects, Developers, and Technical Writers, and providing guidance on testing methods to meet project specific needs Familiar working within a continuous integration environment and supporting tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitLab, AWS, Postman Participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated Scrum team Applying the Agile development approach to incremental software development projects Being a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter Understanding the elements of the software development life cycleEOE/M/F/VET/DISABLEDAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amivero complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Created: 2025-10-20