An ETL tester is responsible for validating data sources, extracting data applications

of transformation logic, and uploading data in target tables. They are responsible
for designing, testing, and troubleshooting the company's data storage system
before it goes live. They must have strong technical capabilities and good
knowledge of the coding languages commonly used in ETL development, such as
Java, SQL, XML. Familiarity with data warehouse architecture techniques like ODS,
DM, EDW, M, and ROLAP is also needed. Employers or clients often prefer ETL
developers with extensive experience in solving complex technical problems and
troubleshooting.

ETL TESTER RESPONSIBILITIES

Here are examples of responsibilities from real etl tester resumes:

 Used JIRA to track and report on defects. Used JIRA for storing, maintaining the test repository,
bug tracking and reporting.

 Execute SQL queries to perform backend database testing and verify/modify user data.

 Perform technical testing and analysis using SQL and automate testing tool, QTP.

 Involve with extraction routines to verify all the required data load into target systems.

 Generate the report from COGNOS report tool and compare with EDW database.

 Execute the test scripts against data source and validate the rules according to mapping
documentation.

 Work in multiple source data extraction and data transition from existing production system to
test environment.

 Participate in documenting defects, resolve defects and coordinate with UAT team to get sign-off
for the application/project.

 Impart and organize training to newcomers in the team regarding different technologies like SQL,
PL/SQL and different processes.

 Involve in developing selenium automation framework using TestNG.

 Design and develop UNIX commands as part of the ETL process, automate the process of
loading, pulling the data.

 Manage departmental inventory and troubleshoot testing, reporting and inventory issues.

 Automate the functionality using QTP.

 Test the target data in Teradata database.