Job Title: IT Quality Assurance Specialist Location: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote Preferred Locations (in order of priority): + Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH + Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX Contract-to-Hire: Yes (must be open to conversion; no visa sponsorship) About the Team: You will be part of the Enterprise Data as a Service (EDS) group, which provides centralized streaming services for customer demographic data across the entire bank. The team is currently expanding due to new platform development and potential merger/acquisition preparation. Key Responsibilities: + Design, develop, and execute test plans for Kafka-based data services. + Validate data flow through Kafka including serialization/deserialization (e.g., JSON, Avro). + Conduct message testing and verify data accuracy from source systems to Kafka consumers. + Write and run queries in Oracle and MongoDB to support data validation and mapping logic. + Troubleshoot Kafka client configuration and related issues. + Utilize tools like Postman and Git for testing and version control. + Participate in Agile ceremonies and use Jira, Confluence, and Xray for documentation and test management. Must-Have Technical Skills: + Kafka (client configuration, consumer/producer concepts, security, troubleshooting) + Oracle (SQL queries) + MongoDB + Message testing experience (JSON, Avro, Kafka messages) + Postman + Git + Jira / Confluence + Xray + Agile methodologies Preferred Industry Experience: + Banking, healthcare, or retail – especially working with personal/demographic data. Soft Skills: + Strong interpersonal and communication skills + Excellent problem-solving ability + Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment Education: + Bachelor’s degree in a related technology field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. Please apply to the job posting if you have the matching skill and background or send your updated resume at karan.bhatia@systemone.com Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.