[Hiring] Software Quality Engineer IV - Backend Data & Automation @RxBenefits, Inc.

Role Description

The Software Quality Engineer IV - Backend Data & Automation will focus on ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency for large-scale applications, while also driving automation strategies to increase efficiency and reliability across our QA processes.

• Backend Data Validation & Analysis
  • Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for backend services, large datasets, APIs, and ETL processes.
  • Perform in-depth data analysis, reconciliation, and comparison across multiple databases and source systems using complex SQL queries.
  • Validate data transformations, aggregations, and business rules across environments.
• Automation Development
  • Develop scalable automation frameworks or enhance existing ones for data validation, API testing, and backend workflows using Cypress.
  • Build automated data comparison utilities to validate large datasets efficiently.
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality coverage.
• Quality Strategy & Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Data Engineering and Product teams to understand system architecture and data flows.
  • Author and execute thorough and detailed test cases and test plans.
  • Identify gaps in test coverage and lead initiatives to enhance validation processes.
  • Mentor junior QA engineers on data testing, SQL, automation practices, and best-in-class quality strategies.
  • Works independently with minimal supervision, requiring guidance only for highly complex issues.
• Defect Investigation & Troubleshooting
  • Investigate data discrepancies by analyzing logs, SQL queries, API payloads, and backend services.
  • Work with engineering teams to isolate root causes and ensure timely resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or other related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, with a strong focus on backend systems and data-heavy applications.
• Expert-level SQL skills (complex joins, aggregates, window functions, stored procedures).
• Able to validate data transformations.
• Analyze large datasets - data reconciliation and comparison.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience validating data modern data platforms (Snowflake, BI Tools, etc.).
• Hands-on experience testing APIs and backend services.
• Proficiency in an automation language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience building or maintaining automation frameworks for data validation or backend testing using Cypress.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL processes, or streaming platforms is a strong plus.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum and CI/CD environments.
• Experience with backlog and defect management tools such as Jira, ADO etc.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive quality initiatives.
• Mentorship and leadership mindset.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and database services.
• Familiarity with Cypress automation testing framework.
• Background in analytics, data engineering concepts.
• Experience working with large datasets and performance/scale testing.
• Experience in healthcare/benefit management systems is a huge plus.

Benefits

• Remote first work environment.
• Choice of a HDHP or PPO Medical plan, we pay 100% of the premium for the HDHP for you and your eligible family members.
• Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance that we also pay 100% of premiums (for your family too on Dental and Vision).
• Additional buy-up options for Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 3.5% available after 60 days.
• Community Service Day to give back and support what you love in your community.
• 10 company holidays including MLK Day, Juneteenth, and the day after Thanksgiving plus a floating holiday to use as you like.
• Reimbursements for high-speed internet, we’ll send you a computer and monitors to help you do your best work.
• Tuition Reimbursement for accredited degree programs.
• Paid New Parent Leave that can be used for adoption or birth.
• Pet insurance to protect your furbabies.
• A robust mental health benefit and EAP service through Spring Health to support you when you need it most.