Test Manager - Data Quality/Ataccama

Test Manager - Data Quality & Data Governance Testing

About the Role

As a Test Manager - Data Quality & Data Governance Testing, you will make an impact by leading end-to-end testing initiatives across Ataccama, Collibra, and Snowflake environments to ensure data quality, governance, and regulatory compliance. You will be a valued member of the Data Management and Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with Data Engineers, Data Governance teams, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, high-quality data solutions.

In this role, you will drive testing strategy, quality assurance processes, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate, reliable, and scalable data platforms that support critical business decisions.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead end-to-end testing of Data Quality (DQ) solutions across Ataccama, Collibra, and Snowflake environments.
• Validate Data Quality rules, business definitions, metadata, governance policies, and data lineage to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Execute data ingestion, transformation, and reconciliation testing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of enterprise data.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for DQ validation, metadata testing, and data pipeline verification.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Governance, and Business teams to identify defects, resolve quality issues, and support successful release delivery.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading testing efforts for enterprise data platforms, data governance solutions, and data quality initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Ataccama Data Quality and Collibra Data Governance platforms.
• Strong understanding of data quality testing, data validation, data profiling, and reconciliation methodologies.
• Experience validating data ingestion pipelines and data transformations within Snowflake environments.
• Knowledge of metadata management, business glossaries, data lineage, data governance policies, and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and executing test strategies, test plans, test cases, and defect management processes.
• Strong SQL skills and experience performing complex data validation and verification activities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including data engineering, governance, and business teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience developing automated testing frameworks for data quality and data governance platforms.
• Experience implementing test automation for Snowflake data validation, Ataccama rule testing, and Collibra metadata verification.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and quality engineering best practices.
• Experience with enterprise data management, master data management (MDM), and data governance programs.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern data architectures.
• Experience supporting large-scale data transformation or modernization initiatives.
• Relevant certifications in software testing, data quality, data governance, Snowflake, Ataccama, or Collibra.

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.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is anticipated to be between $108,000 and $125,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, and other job-related factors.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our associates and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), where applicable
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, subject to plan provisions
• Paid time off, company holidays, and leave programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Professional development, training, and certification opportunities
• Career growth and internal mobility programs
• Associate recognition and reward programs

Benefits may vary by location and employment status and are subject to change.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026.

Cognizant reserves the right to close this posting earlier based on application volume, business needs, or hiring timelines.