About us:
Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II.
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Scope of Work:
The Shared Data Platform (SDP) is designed as a cloud-based, data-centric infrastructure to support scalable, flexible, and integrated data operations. It empowers self-service and accelerates data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. Key strategic goals include establishing a mature data infrastructure that balances analytics and business intelligence, enabling iterative learning and actionable insights, and fostering a "Data Center of Excellence" (DCoE) to govern and enhance data-driven processes. The SDP also prioritizes the delivery of trusted information and the streamlined onboarding of State Agencies to the Maryland Benefits platform through standardized procedures, ultimately driving operational efficiency and measurable business value. The "Data Platform - Automation" team plays a critical role in achieving these goals by supporting the "Data Platform - Engineering" team
Position Description:
The Senior MDM Developer shall utilize IT equipment and languages (third- and fourth-generation or current state-of-the-art) to develop and prepare diagrammatic plans to solve business, management, communications, and strategic problems. This individual shall design detailed programs, flowcharts, and diagrams showing mathematical computations and the sequence of machine operations necessary to copy and process data and print results. This individual shall verify the accuracy and completeness of programs and systems by preparing sample representative data and performing testing by means of cycle and system processing.
- Analyze business requirements and design scalable MDM solutions aligned with the organization''s data governance framework.
- Implement and configure the MDM platform, including data models, matching rules, survivorship rules, and hierarchies.
- Develop and maintain data quality rules, data cleansing processes, and data standardization procedures to ensure consistent and accurate master data.
- Collaborate with data stewards and subject matter experts to define and implement data governance policies, standards, and processes for master data management.
Integrate the MDM solution with various data sources, ETL processes, and downstream applications within the shared platform environment.
- Tuning configurations, monitoring system health, and implementing best practices can optimize MDM performance, scalability, and observability.
- Participate in data governance committee meetings and provide technical expertise on MDM-related matters.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including data models, process flows, and technical specifications; and
- Stay up to date with industry’s best practices, trends, and emerging technologies in MDM and data governance.
Education: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a related scientific or technical discipline; or three (3) years of equivalent experience in a related field. (Note: A Master’s degree is preferred.)
Required Experience
- Eight-plus (8+) years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting MDM solutions, preferably with Informatica MDM or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and master data management concepts.
- Hands-on experience with MDM tools, including data modeling, matching rules, survivorship rules, and hierarchies.
- Proficiency in SQL, ETL tools (e.g., Informatica PowerCenter), and data integration techniques.
- Knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and scalability best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management practices.
General Experience: The proposed candidate must have at least eight (8) years of programming experience in software development or maintenance.
Specialized Experience: The proposed candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience in IT systems analysis and programming.
- Key qualifications include strong project management skills, leadership abilities, effective communication, and the capacity to identify and resolve issues while adapting to changing circumstances. Significant experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, product owners, and stakeholders is essential
- Preferred qualifications include a technical background and experience in data and AI/ML projects. Functional experience with local or government projects in Data Services (MDM/R360/EDMS), Child Support, Integrated Eligibility, Child Welfare, Adult Protective Services, Juvenile Justice, or Health and Human Services is also preferred