Attention To Detail Jobs in New York City, NY

Entry‑level QA engineers earn $70k–$90k, mid‑level $90k–$120k, senior $120k–$160k. Data quality analysts start at $80k–$110k, rising to $140k for senior roles. Compliance specialists in finance earn $85k–$115k at entry, up to $160k for senior regulatory experts.

Mastery of Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright for automation; TestRail or Zephyr for test management; SQL and Python for data validation; Postman for API testing; data profiling tools like Trifacta and Talend. Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation/Advanced), CQA (Certified Quality Analyst), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or CAP (Certified Analytics Professional).

Yes—70% of Attention To Detail roles allow full‑remote or hybrid setups due to the digital nature of testing and data validation. However, certain compliance or audit positions may require on‑site presence for document review or regulatory inspections. Candidates should verify the remote policy in the job listing.

Typical ladder: Junior QA → Senior QA → Lead QA → QA Manager → Director of Quality Assurance → VP of Quality. For data quality, progression can move from Data Analyst → Data Quality Analyst → Senior Data Quality Engineer → Data Governance Lead → Chief Data Officer. Continuous learning and certifications accelerate movement.

Increasing automation and AI for test execution and data quality; demand for real‑time monitoring tools; growing emphasis on data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA); shift to cloud‑native testing environments; need for cross‑functional collaboration between QA, DevOps, and data teams. Staying current with tools like Test.ai, AppDynamics, and data governance platforms keeps candidates competitive.