Senior Data QA Engineer

About Mixbook  

Mixbook is the #1 rated photo book service in the US, with over 30K 5-star reviews, empowering over 6 million people to design and share their one-of-a-kind stories. We're a profitable, growing company known for our intuitive design platform, exceptional quality, and fanatical customer service. But Mixbook is more than just a product - we're a team of passionate individuals driven to make a difference.

What truly sets Mixbook apart is our commitment to creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We value collaboration, open communication, and a growth mindset. We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership, embrace challenges, and make a meaningful impact.

Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, constructive feedback, and a shared passion for delivering outstanding results. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and you can grow alongside a talented team, then Mixbook is the place for you.

Job Description  

Mixbook Moldova is a place where far more than just work happens. It’s a place where our team has the opportunity to connect with each other, take creative risks, and engage with our community with the goal of achieving our mission: to empower creativity and deepen human connection. 

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Data QA Engineer to join our team at Mixbook Moldova, where you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the world of creativity and human connection. As a Senior Data QA Engineer, you will ensure the accuracy and reliability of data pipelines and transformations through comprehensive testing. You will diagnose and report data quality issues, collaborate across teams to resolve complex defects and drive improvements in testing strategies to uphold the highest standards of data integrity and system performance.

The Platform and Data team within the Engineering organization serves as the backbone for data across Mixbook, delivering the foundation upon which our insights, prediction models, and AI investments thrive. We see data as a critical unlock for our future growth and to delight our customers in their creative journey. 

We are seeking candidates based in Moldova, where a hybrid work model is available at our office in central Chisinau.

What You’ll Do  

• Develop and execute manual test strategies to validate data integrity and consistency across data pipelines.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of data ingested into data warehouses and data tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and create comprehensive test cases.
• Occasionally test the accuracy and performance of analytics dashboards, reports, and data models.
• Validate data sources and pipelines feeding into business intelligence tools.
• Analyze root causes for data discrepancies and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Detect, track, report, triage, and prioritize software defects and bugs, working closely with developers to reproduce issues and support their resolution.
• Develop strategies and methods that bring clarity and rigor to our testing approach.
• Regularly update and review testing documentation to reflect the latest standards and processes and ensure alignment with testing requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of relevant test cases. 
• Provide critical feedback and insights to enhance our software development lifecycle, contributing to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need: 

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Data QA Engineer, Data Analyst, or QA Engineer.
• Experience in testing data pipelines within ETL projects involving complex transformations on large-scale datasets (1M+ records) from diverse sources.
• Strong SQL skills for validating and analyzing complex datasets efficiently.
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., Custom ETL, Fivetran/AWS, ZeroETL) and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) is a strong plus.
• Experience of API (including REST) testing tools such as Postman would be an advantage.
• Understanding of Cloud application development, particularly AWS, CodePipeline, Cloudformation, etc., is a strong plus. 
• A flair for diagnosing complex data-related and other problems. 
• Proficient in designing test plans, writing test scenarios, and translating acceptance criteria into comprehensive test cases, both positive and negative.
• Strong knowledge of diverse testing techniques (e.g., Black Box, API, Regression, Usability, Exploratory, and Ad-Hoc Testing).
• Experience collaborating across teams; able to explain detailed test cases and results to non-QA staff and contribute insights to product improvements.
• Intermediate English speaking skills, level B2 or greater.
• Analytical mindset and detail-oriented, with an ability to triage bugs effectively and advocate for high-priority fixes.

What You’ll Enjoy 

• Market-Leading Salary and Perks:
  • Enjoy a market-leading compensation package that reflects your talent and contributions.
• Collaborate in an Inspiring Environment:
  • Join a small, agile, and dynamic engineering team that encourages innovation and creativity.
• Unlimited PTO and Flexible Work Schedule:
  • Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our unlimited paid time off policy and flexible schedule options.
• Invest in Your Growth:
  • Benefit from personal budgets dedicated to learning and development, team-building activities, enriching your professional and personal journey.
• State-of-the-Art Office:
  • Work in a high-tech, modern office located in the heart of Chișinău, designed to inspire and enhance productivity.

Why Mixbook?

At Mixbook, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll contribute to a product loved by millions and help people create lasting memories. You'll thrive in a healthy culture that values collaboration, growth, and open communication. You'll work with talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, and you'll enjoy competitive benefits and perks to support your well-being.

Mixbook's Mission

Our mission is to empower people to be creative and connect deeply with the ones they love.

Mixbook's Core Values

• Scrappy: We act like entrepreneurs, taking ownership and finding creative solutions.
• Caring: We have a heart of empathy, supporting each other and our customers.
• Craftsmanship: We have a spirit of excellence, striving for the highest quality in everything we do.

If you're ready to join a team that's making a real difference in the world, we encourage you to apply!