Data QA Analyst - 100% Remote (EST Hours)The client is looking for a Data QA Analyst to join the Data Partnership team at a large North Carolina healthcare system. To be successful, the candidate should be an expert in data profiling, root‑cause analysis, and creating strategies to ensure the quality of data delivered through big‑data and analytics platforms. The QA analyst will deliver solutions focused on state‑of‑the‑art data and analytics tools, including traditional and near real‑time data warehousing, big‑data, relational and document‑based databases, ELT toolsets, REST APIs and FHIR. The ideal candidate is comfortable with data‑science platforms and has proven experience leveraging DevOps and test‑automation tools.Must Have SkillsExperience with implementing and measuring Data Quality and ControlsTesting of data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependencies, and workload managementTest automation and Azure DevOps integrationExtensive experience in Healthcare IT (clinical)Advanced SQL knowledge and experience with a variety of RDBMSsRoot‑cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer business questions and identify improvement opportunitiesFamiliarity with Python developmentAPI testing automation experienceNice‑to‑Have SkillsAzure Databricks experienceExperience with predictive modeling methodsKnowledge of open‑source software solutions and the open‑source business modelUnderstanding of Agile and Scrum methodologiesWorking experience with the FHIR specification implementationResponsibilitiesManage data quality documentation; define and maintain data standards, definitions, and modelsIdentify incorrect data, documenting issues, patterns, and gaps in the data and/or systemsProvide accurate interpretation of data, applying knowledge for evaluation, analysis, and interpretationEnsure data integrity by implementing quality assurance practicesPerform root‑cause analysis on data issues and recommend data quality controls to resolve gaps/issuesProvide quality assurance oversight of data flows and APIsContribute to agile story refinement and estimationDevelop and execute test cases during sprints to verify that APIs and data pipelines meet acceptance criteria (Data Engineering Scrum Team)Collaborate with the Scrum Team and DevOps to automate test cases for CI/CD pipelinesWork with relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, CosmosDB in Azure)Use data pipeline, workflow management, and ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory and Synapse PipelinesApply the FHIR standard for healthcare data exchangeHandle stream‑processing systems such as NextGen Mirth or Spark‑StreamingWrite object‑oriented or function scripting (Python or Java)Test RESTful APIs and web applicationsUtilize cloud‑based analytics platforms such as Azure SynapseCompensationHourly Rate: $40–$60 per hourBenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision InsuranceApplication DeadlineApplications accepted until October 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM CSTWe are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.This is a contract position.#J-18808-Ljbffr