Cloud Test Data Management Specialist

IntroductionAs a Test Specialist at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Co...

IntroductionAs a Test Specialist at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to IBM'ers and our clients.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe _Cloud Test Data Management Specialist_ is responsible for planning, requirement gathering, discovery, design, development and maintenance of test data using appropriate test data management tools and techniques. The Cloud Test Data Management Specialist develops test data management strategies and plans to provide right sized, production like, reusable and secured test data per test data requirements. You will lead both domestic and offshore test data management teams to discover, generate, profile, transform, enrich, cleanse, extract, subset, mask, load, validate, refresh, reset, archive, purge test data and resolve defects of test data using IBM Infosphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM), Informatica Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) , Grids tools data maker, data fabrication and automation tools, Virtual Data pipeline, SQL scripts, jobs and programming languages.Candidate for this role should be prepared to act as a technical expert in the field, focused on the technical aspects of test data management.This requires thorough understanding of data governance such as data quality, information life cycle management (data modelling, data development and management), metadata, master data management and data security. Extensive knowledge of databases, data warehouses, systems integrations, and data flows are required for this role. Additionally, the candidate should be well-versed in data architecture, data development, test data management tool configuration and development, with a proven history of providing effective test data solutions. Extensive knowledge of business processes and related data flows and system integrations is also required for this position.If you are hired into a Colorado work location, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $94,000 to $177,000 and is based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.Required Technical and Professional Expertise+ 8+ years experience in TDM Planning, Static and Dynamic Data masking ,Test environment , Relational database systems and data related defect management+ 3+ years experience utilizing TDM tools like IBM Infosphere Optim, Informatica TDM or any other Data masking tool+ 5+ years experience in Data Security principles and hands on experience in writing data masking scripts+ 5+ years in depth experience in RDBMS and SQL/PLSQL+ 3+ years hands on experience in the Big Data eco system or Apache Hadoop ecosystem and unstructured data management+ 2+ years of experience in One of the widely used Scripting language: eg Window CMD/ power shell / UNIX/ Python/Spark SQLPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ Cloud architect certification in AWS, Azure, Google or IBM cloudAbout Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Location StatementIBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:*12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.*World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.*Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.*Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).*Select educational reimbursement opportunities.*Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.*Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.*Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Being is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.