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Senior MDM Consultant
About the role
As a Senior MDM Consultant, you will make an impact by leading the design, configuration, and optimization of enterprise Master Data Management solutions for our clients. You will be a valued member of our Data & Integration practice and work collaboratively with client stakeholders, offshore delivery teams, and cross-functional technology teams to ensure high-quality data outcomes.
In this role, you will:
• Design and develop Informatica MDM configurations including Match Rules, Trust settings, Data Model, SIF APIs, and Packages to support enterprise data management needs.
• Lead integration of source systems, manage onboarding activities, and maintain Informatica Data Quality (IDQ) services for data cleansing and validation.
• Build and maintain AWS-based MDM infrastructure including DynamoDB caching and real-time data sync to Snowflake/EDF, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub.
• Monitor platform health using Dynatrace, Kibana/ELK, and XMatters; support batch scheduling via Tivoli and participate in 24x7 on-call incident response.
• Act as the onsite single point of contact (SPOC), coordinating with offshore teams for delivery and engaging directly with client stakeholders on requirements and solution reviews.
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Des Moines, Iowa.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
• Hands-on experience with Informatica MDM (Multi-Domain, On-Prem on JBoss), IDMC, PowerCenter, and IDQ.
• Proven ability to design and develop MDM services including inbound APIs, outbound events, and MQ-based message flows.
• Experience with AWS services (S3, DynamoDB, integration services) and building real-time data synchronization pipelines.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (GitHub), automated testing frameworks (Cucumber, JUnit, JMeter), and monitoring platforms (Dynatrace, Kibana/ELK).
• Strong communication skills with experience working directly with client stakeholders and coordinating across onsite/offshore delivery models.
These will help you stand out
• Experience supporting Golden Record management, data lineage tracking, and coexistence strategies for legacy and modern MDM systems.
• Knowledge of Snowflake/EDF integration patterns and enterprise data platform architecture.
• Background in supporting 24x7 production operations and handling critical incidents with a strong sense of urgency.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
