The MDM Product Line seeks to replace the current Cognizant contractors based in Kolkata with internal team members located in Hyderabad to strategically internalize critical Informatica MDM expertise This transition will enhance knowledge retention within the organization improve collaboration through proximity to other internal teams and optimize the delivery and support of MDM capabilities Hiring internal resources in Hyderabad will also reduce dependency on external contractors lower long-term costs and enable faster response times to evolving business needs Master Data Management MDM is a cornerstone for future growth serving as the essential data foundation that drives digital transformation initiatives across the company Robust MDM capabilities ensure high-quality consistent and trusted data which is critical for enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making By strengthening our internal MDM expertise can accelerate innovation improve operational efficiency and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly data-driven market Current Employees apply Current Contingent Workers apply Secondary Language s Role Overview As an MDM Technical Specialist you will design develop and maintain MDM Products This role involves both creative and analytical skills to solve complex problems and create effective reliable Products You will use your expertise in requirements analysis programming languages development methodologies and tools to build and deliver MDM products that meet the needs of businesses organizations or end-users You will work with other engineers product managers and delivery leads to design systems determine functional and non-functional needs and implement solutions accordingly You should be ready to work independently as well as in a team What will you do in this role Help the MDM Product Line team with implementation of modern global solutions for Master Data and Reference Data Management using a cloud-based technological stack Develop design and deploy Informatica IDMC MDM RDM CDI CDQ CAI etc artifacts covering core Data Quality Data Governance and Business Processes relevant to Master Data and Reference Data landscape modernization Integrate MDM and RDM tools with a wide range of enterprise solutions such as Metadata Management ERP BI etc Develop and configure our Core MDM platforms for Customer Product and Reference Data Management Work closely with project Product Managers Architects and business sponsors to ensure successful project delivery Participate in problem management by troubleshooting chronic issues and developing long-term solutions What should you have Bachelor s degree in information technology Computer Science or any Technology stream 3 years of experience with depth in Master Data Management Integrations Knowledge of concepts and demonstrated experience in MDM RDM ETL processes Data Warehousing Integration tools and technologies Proven experience in MDM Development with a focus on the life science domain Hands-on experience with Informatica MDM configurations - Data modeling Data Mapping Strong track record of experience in data modeling data mapping and data integration with SaaS implementation techniques Experience in Linux Windows environments programming scripting languages e g Java Python Shell Scripting SQL and database design RDBMS Awareness of Cloud trends Cloud Concepts and other Cloud tools Experience in collaborating with various technical teams and business users for Development QA and Operations Support Hands-on experience with Informatica SaaS MDM IDMC configurations - Data modeling Data Mapping Hands-on experience with Informatica CDI CDQ and CAI Experience in integrating external business applications with Informatica IDMC using Batch processes API calls and message queues Familiarity with using Web Services REST APIs SOAP UI Postman and XML Experience with the MuleSoft integration framework Experience working in virtual teams comprising of internal employees and geographically separated vendors partners Experience with collaboration development tools such as JIRA Confluence Jenkins VCS Our technology teams operate as business partners proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck Co Inc Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities All CVs resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific Please no phone calls or emails Employee Status Regular Relocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Hybrid Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material s Required Skills Data Engineering Data Visualization Design Applications Software Configurations Software Development Software Development Life Cycle SDLC Solution Architecture System Designs Systems Integration Testing Preferred Skills Job Posting End Date 08 31 2025 A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date