Senior Informatica MDM Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Informatica MDM Developer & Service Operations Specialist to play a critical role in the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of our Product Master Data solution using Informatica MDM (hosted by vendor, using Informatica on-premise components), with a specific focus on leveraging ActiveVOS workflows and Entity 360. This role combines both development and operational responsibilities, ensuring the quality, integrity, and availability of our critical product data within the pharmaceutical domain. You will be a key contributor to Product Master Data service initiatives and work closely with business stakeholders, data stewards, and other IT teams. The role requires strong workflows and Java development skills for customizations and integrations, and experience with CI/CD practices for efficient and reliable release management. 

Tasks:

Development & Implementation: 

• Design, develop, and implement Informatica MDM solutions, including data modeling, data integration (ETL), [a co z real-time/near real-time p BES/SIF?], data quality rules, match and merge rules, and user interfaces (Entity 360) for Product Master Data. 

• Configure and customize Informatica MDM Hub, including landing tables, staging tables, base objects, hierarchies, and relationships.

• Develop and maintain mappings, transformations, and workflows using Informatica PowerCenter and/or Informatica Data Quality (IDQ) to integrate data from various source systems into the MDM Hub.

• Develop and implement custom business rules and validation logic within Informatica MDM using SIF (Services Integration Framework) and user exits, leveraging Java for complex customizations.

• Implement and configure ActiveVOS workflows and business rules within the Informatica MDM environment.

• Customize and extend Entity 360 views and functionality to meet specific business requirements for Product Master Data.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including data models, mapping specifications, and operational procedures.

• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

• Work with data stewards and business users to define and document data quality requirements.

• Develop and implement data quality dashboards and reports to monitor data quality metrics.

• Develop and maintain custom Java-based extensions and integrations for Informatica MDM.

• Utilize REST APIs and web services for integration with other systems. 

Service Operations & Support: 

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Informatica MDM platform and associated applications.

• Monitor system performance and identify areas for optimization.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to data integration, data quality, and system functionality.

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and implement corrective actions.

• Manage Incident, Problems and Changes for informatica MDM Service. 

• Manage and execute data loads, data refreshes, and data migrations.

• Manage user access and security within the Informatica MDM environment.

• Provide training and support to end-users on Entity 360 and other MDM tools.

• Participate in the on-call rotation for production support 

• Proactively monitor data quality and identify data issues.

• Work with data stewards to remediate data quality issues.

• Manage and maintain the ActiveVOS environment, including upgrades and patches.

• Ensure the availability and performance of the ActiveVOS application.

• Maintain and manage documentation 

ActiveVOS Expertise: 

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for ActiveVOS within the MDM team.

• Configure and customize ActiveVOS workflows, business rules, and user interfaces.

• Integrate ActiveVOS with Informatica MDM and other relevant systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ActiveVOS.

• Provide guidance and training to other team members on ActiveVOS. 

Pharma Domain Knowledge: 

• Understands of Pharma regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, GxP, Data Integrity, CSV.

• Apply regulatory concepts within MDM solutioning. 

CI/CD & Release Management: 

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for Informatica MDM deployments, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.

• Automate build, testing, and deployment processes for MDM configurations and customizations.

• Manage code repositories (e.g., Git) and branching strategies for MDM development.

• Coordinate and execute releases of MDM updates and enhancements.

• Work with infrastructure teams to manage environments (development, testing, production).

• Implement version control and rollback mechanisms for MDM deployments.

• Ensure compliance with change management processes. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of overall experience in IT.

• 4+ years of experience in developing and implementing Informatica MDM solutions.   

• 3+ years of experience with ActiveVOS, including configuration, customization, and integration.

• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and principles.

• Experience with Informatica PowerCenter and/or Informatica Data Quality (IDQ).

• Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).

• 3+ years of experience with Java development, including experience with frameworks like Spring or similar.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   

• Experience in a Service Operations or Production Support role.

• Strong understanding of ITIL processes (Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management).

• 2+ years working with Product Master Data.

• 2+ years working within the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry.

• 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo).

• Experience with code versioning tools like Git. 

Desirable Skills: 

• Informatica MDM certification.

• Experience with other MDM tools (e.g., SAP MDG, Reltio or other).

• Experience with cloud-based MDM solutions (e.g., Informatica Cloud MDM).

  Experience with data management frameworks and methodologies (e.g. DAMA ).

• Experience with data governance tools like Data Catalogs

• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.

• Experience with REST APIs and web services. 

Offer:

• Stable employment. On the market since 2008, 1500+ talents currently on board in 7 global sites.

• “Office as an option” model. You can choose to work remotely or in the office.  

• Great Place to Work® certified employer.

• Flexibility regarding working hours and your preferred form of contract.  

• Comprehensive online onboarding program with a “Buddy” from day 1.   

• Cooperation with top-tier engineers and experts.  

• Unlimited access to the Udemy learning platform from day 1.

• Certificate training programs. Lingarians earn 500+ technology certificates yearly. 

• Upskilling support. Capability development programs, Competency Centers, knowledge sharing sessions, community webinars, 110+ training opportunities yearly.

• Grow as we grow as a company. 76% of our managers are internal promotions.  

• A diverse, inclusive, and values-driven community.   

• Autonomy to choose the way you work. We trust your ideas.  

• Create our community together. Refer your friends to receive bonuses.  

• Activities to support your well-being and health.

• Plenty of opportunities to donate to charities and support the environment.  

• Modern office equipment. Purchased for you or available to borrow, depending on your location.