Staff QA Automation Engineer (Power BI & Microsoft Fabric) at Growth Acceleration Partners

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Playwright, Azure, Data Validation, QA Automation, Semantic Models, Data Migration, Root Cause Analysis, Excel, Data Quality Principles, English Proficiency, Test Case Documentation, CI/CT, SDLC

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

WHAT WE DO Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a premier consulting and technology services company built for the AI era. We consult, design, build, and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions. By leveraging AI-native architectures, advanced data analytics, and deep modernization strategies, we help businesses secure a competitive advantage. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams deliver end-to-end solutions that drive true business innovation. We are a woman-owned, Austin-based company with over 600 English-speaking engineers across Latin America and the U.S. Boasting industry-leading customer satisfaction scores, our core focus is the dual success of our clients and our people. We are a values-based organization deeply invested in the growth of our "GAPsters"—providing continuous education, onsite English classes, and cutting-edge training in AI, machine learning, and next-gen technologies to ensure our communities achieve long-term success. Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff QA Automation Engineer with specialized expertise in Power BI testing and Microsoft Fabric migrations. This role is critical in ensuring data integrity, reliability, and high performance across our reporting and analytics environment. You will be responsible for a comprehensive testing strategy that combines front-end user experience validation using tools like Playwright with deep back-end data validation through SQL and data model checks. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field. Professional Experience 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a heavy focus on data-centric applications and reporting environments. Proven track record in Power BI Service testing, including the validation of navigation, permissions, and report usability. Strong experience in back-end data validation, including querying SQL databases and troubleshooting complex data pipelines. Experience working in Microsoft Fabric or Azure environments, specifically handling data migrations and environment comparisons. Demonstrated ability to design and manage automated testing processes for data integrations. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies for data workflows, pipelines, and semantic models within Microsoft Fabric. Execute front-end testing of Power BI Service functionality, ensuring seamless user interactions and report consistency. Perform back-end validation by querying SQL sources to confirm the accuracy of data transformations and performance metrics. Compare legacy systems against Fabric environments to ensure functional parity and identical data results. Design, manage, and maintain automated testing frameworks for pipelines and integrations to ensure long-term scalability. Conduct root cause analysis for complex data issues and coordinate with developers and engineers to resolve quality bottlenecks. Track and report on quality metrics and SLAs to ensure data availability and accuracy standards are consistently met. Required Technical Skills Reporting & BI: Expertise in Power BI Service (navigation, permissions, usability) and semantic models. Data Validation: Advanced SQL querying for back-end testing and data transformation validation. Automation: Hands-on experience with Playwright for front-end automation and knowledge of automated testing for data pipelines. Environment: Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric and Azure ecosystems. Analysis Tools: High level of comfort with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) for comparative data analysis. Data Principles: Deep understanding of data quality principles including completeness, accuracy, and consistency. Nice to Have Experience with AI Testing Frameworks and modern SDLC methodologies. Familiarity with Azure security protocols and data governance frameworks. Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing (CI/CT) practices within data engineering. Prior experience specifically in large-scale data migrations to Microsoft Fabric. Soft Skills Advanced English proficiency. Strong documentation skills for creating clear, reproducible, and repeatable test cases. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with Data Engineers, Developers, and Stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for performing root cause analysis. High level of detail, orientation, and ownership over data reliability. At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement QA strategies for data workflows and semantic models within Microsoft Fabric. Perform front-end testing of Power BI Service and back-end validation using SQL to ensure data accuracy and functional parity.