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# MDM Data Engineer - Ab Initio

- **Company:** Computer Task Group, Inc
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Deduplication, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Ab Initio, Information Technology, Data Management, Api Design, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2c56625e-a061-49f9-8566-8a1298ea1525

## About the Role

* Proficiency with the Ab Initio enterprise data integration tool.
 * Strong knowledge of Master Data Management concepts, methodologies, and implementation practices.
 * Deep familiarity with data governance frameworks and data quality principles.
 * Strong API development experience, particularly REST APIs.
 * Experience developing and optimizing enterprise data integration workflows.
 * Knowledge of data matching, deduplication, survivorship, and data quality rules.
 * Strong SQL and relational database skills.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders., * 5+ years of experience in data engineering or software development, with focused hands-on experience in MDM implementations.
 * Hands-on experience building data integration workflows connecting multiple source systems to centralized MDM platforms.
 * Experience configuring and tuning MDM rules, deduplication routines, matching processes, and survivorship criteria.
 * Experience working with data governance teams and business stakeholders to establish and maintain master data standards.
 * Experience developing and integrating REST APIs in enterprise data environments.

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Management, or a related field preferred.
 * Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

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

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain Master Data Management (MDM) solutions using Ab Initio.
 * Build and optimize data integration workflows connecting source systems to a centralized MDM hub.
 * Configure and tune data quality rules, deduplication routines, matching logic, and survivorship criteria to establish a trusted single source of truth.
 * Develop and maintain REST APIs to support data integration and MDM processes.
 * Collaborate with data analysts, data governance teams, and business stakeholders to implement and enhance MDM capabilities.
 * Analyze source data, identify data quality issues, and implement solutions to improve accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
 * Support data governance standards, policies, and processes across MDM implementations.
 * Troubleshoot, optimize, and monitor data integration workflows and MDM processes.
 * Document technical designs, data mappings, integration processes, and MDM configurations.


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