QA Analyst - Data Testing

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

Darden is a leading company focused on ensuring the accuracy and reliability of enterprise data across IT systems. The Quality Analyst – Data Testing role involves validating data flows, ensuring data readiness for analytics, and leveraging AI tools to enhance testing efficiency and data quality practices.

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Responsibilities

Data Validation & Integration testing
Test that data is correctly maintained or transformed as it moves through the IT systems.Validate data pipelines to ensure business rule enforcement.Perform data accuracy, completeness, and freshness checks supporting dashboards, reports, and analytics use cases
Test Design, Execution & Defect Management
Review requirements and build test cases, using SQL queries to check data accuracy.Execute integration, system, and regression testing for data pipelines.Identify, document, and track data defects to resolution.Document and report defects to help identify recurring issues during testing
AI Enabled Testing & Continuous Improvement
Use Generative AI tools to assist with test design, analysis, documentation, and defect investigation, validating outputs for accuracy and relevance.Identify opportunities to leverage automation to improve data testing efficiency and coverage.Apply human judgment and oversight when using AI generated outputs to ensure alignment with business rules and data governance standards.Contribute to improvements in data testing processes, templates, and repeatable validation patterns

Qualification

Required

2+ years of experience in development or testing
Skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and validation
Knowledge of SDLC/STLC and QA best practices
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain data issues to technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Attention to detail and data integrity
Proactive risk identification and escalation
Ability to work effectively across cross functional teams
Collaboration and alignment with automated test practices
Responsible, pragmatic adopter of AI focused on efficiency and quality

Preferred

Experience testing BI, reporting, or analytics platforms
Understanding of data warehousing concepts
Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Delta Lake, or similar
Familiarity with CRM data models and customer data domains
Experience working in Agile delivery environments
Exposure to data quality, data observability, or governance practices
Experience using AI assisted tools in QA, data analysis, or engineering workflows
Knowledge of restaurant, retail, or consumer data domains

Benefit

Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining — Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52, Eddie V's and Bahama Breeze.

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