Quality Assurance Data Analyst

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. | Contract

Portland, United States | Posted on 10/29/2026

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Paradigm is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Data Analyst to support complex data processing, validation, and quality assurance initiatives for a leading provider of technology-enabled legal and business services.

In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy,completeness, and integrity of large datasets used in business-critical applications. You will work closely with data engineers, business analysts,project managers, and QA professionals to validate data imports,transformations, extracts, and database processes.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced SQL expertise and hands‑on experience in database testing. This position is particularly well suited to someone whoenjoys investigating complex data issues, developing effective testing strategies, and ensuring that data meets rigorous quality standards.

Type: Contract
Duration: 12-month*
Pay Rate: $33.00-$38.00/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave

Location:

Remote – Oregon, Idaho or Nevada only
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* Assignment lengths are estimated based on the expected workload and scope of work. The assignment may be extended or conclude earlier than anticipated based on business needs.

• Validate the accuracy and integrity of data imports, updates, transformations, and extracts involving datasets ranging from hundreds to millions of records.
• Develop, execute, and maintain SQL-based test queries to verify data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Analyze complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions to confirm that database operations meet business and technical requirements.
• Identify data discrepancies,investigate root causes, document defects, and verify corrective actions.
• Test both standard and exceptional data scenarios, including edge cases and anomalies.

Test Planning and Requirements Analysis

• Review business and technical requirements to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential data qualityrisks.
• Collaborate with business analysts and other stakeholders to translate requirements into comprehensive testplans and test cases.
• Develop and execute testing strategies for database processes, data migrations, and ETL operations.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure adherence to established quality standards.

Collaboration and Project Support

• Work closely with data engineers, QAteam members, and project managers to troubleshoot issues and resolve defects.
• Communicate testing results, project status, risks, and outstanding issues clearly and promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation,project records, and time reporting.
• Manage competing priorities and meet demanding project deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention todetail.
• Follow established development,testing, and Data Services procedures and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on database testing experience, including developing and executing complex SQL queries and validating database processes.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and strong proficiency in T‑SQL.
• Experience analyzing and testing stored procedures, functions, triggers, and complex database queries.
• Understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and database structures.
• Working knowledge of ETL concepts, processes, and data validation techniques.
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