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SMBC Group · 6 days ago

Data Governance Tools UAT Test Lead

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group offering a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking an experienced Data Governance Tools UAT Test Lead responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing User Acceptance Testing for enterprise data governance tool platforms, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and comply with data governance standards.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with data governance, business, and technology stakeholders to understand testing requirements and ensure alignment with business goals

Collaborate with business stakeholders, QA teams, and product owners to validate requirements

Develop comprehensive Test strategy, test plans, and acceptance criteria aligned with business objectives for Data Governance tool platforms

Create detailed test cases, test scenarios and automated test cases for Data Governance tools ecosystem

Develop and maintain automated tests where feasible (UI, API, batch processes) for all Data Governance tool eco system

Act as primary liaison between business users and technical teams during testing

Manage test environments, data setup, and testing tools used for Data Governance tool platforms

Execute Tests for different cycles, log defects, and track resolution

Facilitate Office Hours, workshops and UAT sign-off and provide clear reporting on test progress and outcomes

Identify and escalate risks impacting Testing timelines or quality

Maintain detailed documentation for traceability, audit and compliance purposes

Ensure coverage for data governance, data quality rules, workflows, and integrations

Ensure adherence to regulatory, enterprise data governance. and SDLC standards

Qualification

UAT experienceData governance conceptsTest automation skillsAPI testingSQL proficiencyTest management toolsAgile/Scrum experienceAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementCommunication

Required

10+ years in UAT or QA roles, with at least 5 years in a lead capacity

Hands-on UAT experience with good understanding of different test methodologies in data management domain

Demonstrate an understanding of data governance concepts, data quality frameworks, and metadata management

Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. JIRA, XRAY, Zephyr)

Comfortable working with SQL and BI tools to validate data where needed

Test automation skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript

Experience with API testing (REST), using tools such as Postman, SoapUI or similar

Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies: functional, integration, regression, UAT, and negative testing

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like JIRA, Confluence or similar

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.; ability to work with complex data and metadata models

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Establish unified testing framework aligned to the Data Governance Testing Manager's strategy

Support global Data Management Department on testing maturity and best practices

Preferred

Collibra certifications are a strong plus

Familiarity with integration testing involving ETL tools, APIs, or data lakes

Prior experience in Agile or DevOps environments

Benefits

Hybrid workforce model

Reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities

Company

SMBC Group

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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.

Founded in 1590

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.smbcgroup.com/americas

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