MDM Test Engineer

Role Overview

On behalf of our premier client, Cognizant, we are seeking a highly analytical and experienced MDM Test Engineer (4+ Years). In this role, you will act as the core quality authority for enterprise-scale Master Data Management (MDM) systems and workflows. You will validate master data domains across complex system topologies, execute end-to-end data migration and integration tests using advanced SQL querying, and enforce strict data governance and data quality standards.

Responsibilities

• MDM System Validation: Test, audit, and validate complex MDM systems and operational workflows across multiple source and target applications.
• Data Domain Quality: Validate master data for complete consistency and precision across critical business domains (Customer, Product, Vendor, Material, etc.).
• Migration & Integration Testing: Plan and execute data migration testing, data integration testing, and end-to-end backend validation workflows.
• SQL Querying & Reconciliation: Write advanced, complex SQL queries for deep-dive database testing, automated data validation, and multi-tier database reconciliations.
• Governance Enforcement: Enforce Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Cleansing standards by testing duplicate management, matching protocols, and survivorship rules.
• ETL Flow Monitoring: Work with ETL/Data Integration tools to inspect, monitor, and validate automated data flows running across various enterprise ecosystems.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of core experience in MDM Testing, Data Testing, Database Testing, ETL Testing, or Data Quality Testing.
• Proven, hands-on experience testing Master Data Management (MDM) systems, including validation of key domains like Customer, Product, or Vendor datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, with a verified ability to write complex queries from scratch for backend database validation.
• Strong background handling data migration assessments, data integration architectures, and cross-system data pipeline tracking.
• Solid functional grasp of Data Quality frameworks, master data lifecycle rules, matching & survivorship configurations, and deduplication logic.
• Strictly Immediate joiners or candidates who can join within a 2 to 4-week window.
• Must be willing to attend a Face-to-Face (F2F) interview at the nearest Cognizant corporate office.

Skills

• SQL
• ETL
• Informatica MDM
• SAP MDG
• Data Governance