Introduction
As a Test Specialist at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to IBM'ers and our clients.

Your Role and Responsibilities
This role specializes in testing applications at the data level, focusing on ETL, Big Data, and data-intensive applications. Responsibilities include understanding business requirements, designing test scenarios, planning and executing tests, creating test cases, managing test data, and reporting outcomes. The role requires deep skills in core and technical testing, data handling, and various testing tools and methods. It involves close collaboration with Test Managers, Database Administrators, and Data Owners to define and manage test data strategies throughout the testing phases.

• Develop and implement automated data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing structured and unstructured data.
• Integrate data from various sources using real-time and batch mechanisms, and perform transformations to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring mechanisms to identify and address issues proactively; implement monitoring systems to track data pipeline performance and identify areas for optimization.
• Write code and scripts for automating data processes using languages such as Java, Python, SQL, Spark, and Kafka.
• Collaborate with other intelligent data teams and ensure seamless data flow for machine learning and analytics applications.
• Continuously optimize data processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Document data processes, system architecture, and codebase for knowledge sharing and future reference; keep documentation up-to-date with any changes or enhancements to the data infrastructure.

• +1 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, automation, or a related field.
• Experience with TFS, ALM, Jira or any relevant reporting tools.
• Good OOP knowledge and Java language.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Cognos).
• Strong understanding of data pipelines and data lifecycle management.
• Experience with on-premise data integration
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Fluent in English (Written and Spoken).

• ISTQB certified
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, CP4D) for data processing is a plus.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.