Test Data Manager

 Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Strategy and Planning:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive test data management strategy that aligns with the organization’s testing needs and data governance policies.
  • Plan for data creation, maintenance, archiving, and disposal.
• Test Data Creation and Maintenance:
  • Oversee the creation of test data sets that accurately represent production data while adhering to privacy and compliance requirements.
  • Ensure test data is updated and maintained to reflect changes in data and testing requirements.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders:
  • Work closely with QA teams, developers, business analysts, and data governance teams to understand testing requirements.
  • Facilitate communication regarding test data requirements and issues.
• Data Quality Assurance:
  • Implement processes and tools to ensure the quality, accuracy, and relevance of test data.
  • Monitor data quality metrics and take corrective actions as needed.
• Test Data Environment Management:
  • Coordinate with IT and development teams to ensure test data is available in appropriate testing environments.
  • Manage the allocation and refresh of test data across multiple testing environments.
• Tool and Process Improvement:
  • Evaluate and implement test data management tools and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of test data processes.
  • Continuously seek ways to automate and optimize test data preparation and management tasks.
• Issue Resolution and Support:
  • Act as a point of contact for issues related to test data, including data quality issues, access problems, and environment mismatches.
  • Provide timely support and solutions to testing teams.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of test data management processes, data models, and data dictionaries.
• Training and Guidance:
  • Offer training and guidance to testing teams on best practices for using and handling test data.
  • Develop resources and documentation to support effective test data usage across the organization.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.