Role & seniority: Senior Data Testing Engineer – Master Data Management (MDM) Modernization

Stack/tools: Data quality frameworks, data profiling/validation; ETL tools (Informatica, Talend or similar); data standardization/ enrichment (address standardization); Informatica SaaS MDM (preferred); data governance and metadata management

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead QA for a large-scale MDM modernization initiative
Ensure data quality, validation, and robust ETL data flows across enterprise systems
Oversee data standardization, profiling, and governance activities; coordinate with cross-functional teams

Must-have skills

10+ years in software testing with data-centric focus
Proven MDM modernization/implementation experience
Strong ETL tool expertise (Informatica, Talend or similar)
Data quality, profiling, validation, and data standardization (including addresses)
Familiarity with data governance and metadata management
Excellent communication and leadership for cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-haves

Cloud-based data platforms (AWS)
Data security and compliance knowledge
Experience with Agile and tools (Jira, QTest, Confluence)
Location & work type: Irvine, California (Hybrid – 4 days on-site); Contract position; local candidates preferred

Full Description

Job Title: Senior Data Testing Engineer – Master Data Management (MDM) Modernization

Location: Irvine California (Hybrid – 4 days) – Prefer locals

Employment Type: Contract

About Smart IT Frame

At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Testing Engineer to drive quality assurance for a large-scale Master Data Management (MDM) modernization initiative. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data quality, ETL processes, and data standardization techniques, ensuring robust and reliable data solutions across enterprise systems

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on data-centric projects.
Proven experience in Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives (modernization or implementation).
Strong knowledge of ETL tools and processes (Informatica, Talend, or similar).
Expertise in data quality frameworks, data profiling, and data validation techniques.
Hands-on experience with data standardization, including address standardization and enrichment.
Familiarity with Informatica SaaS MDM (preferred but not mandatory).
Solid understanding of data governance principles and metadata management.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have

Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS).
Knowledge of data security and compliance standards.
Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, QTest and Confluence .

Data Testing Engineer - Master Data Management and ETL Tools