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# Quality Engineering Architect - Test Data Management

- **Company:** Computer Task Group, Inc
- **Location:** Bloomington, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, DevOps, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0796E0B2110A4CA4AA670298A6EF9BC8/job/

## About the Role

CTG is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Architect - Test Data Management to lead the design and implementation of enterprise Test Data Management (TDM) solutions. The ideal candidate is a Test Data Management SME with strong expertise in IBM Optim, capable of driving quality engineering initiatives that improve test automation, efficiency, and software delivery within Agile and DevOps environments., * Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Test Data Management.

 * Strong hands-on experience with IBM Optim.
 * Knowledge of enterprise quality engineering and test automation frameworks.
 * Experience supporting Agile and DevOps software delivery.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
 * Nice to Have: Experience with mainframe testing best practices.

Experience:

 * 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Architecture, or related roles.
 * Proven success implementing enterprise Test Data Management solutions.
 * Extensive IBM Optim experience in large-scale environments.
 * Experience leading quality engineering initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

## Description

* Architect enterprise Test Data Management (TDM) solutions using IBM Optim.
 * Design and implement strategies for test data provisioning, masking, subsetting, and refresh.
 * Partner with business analysts, developers, solution architects, and project managers to deliver scalable testing solutions.
 * Integrate automated testing practices into Agile and DevOps workflows.
 * Provide technical leadership for test planning, design, execution, and optimization.
 * Recommend and implement improvements that increase test coverage, quality, and release velocity.
 * Support testing infrastructure, environment management, and continuous process improvement.


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