Lead Test Data Specialist

We're looking for a Lead Test Data Specialist to join our team in Madrid, Spain in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will define test data strategies, design and provision datasets across multiple environments and ensure integrity, compliance and readiness for quality testing activities. You will collaborate with teams across test management, automation and delivery to support efficient software lifecycle processes in a highly regulated environment.

This position provides the opportunity to lead test data operations involving complex financial scenarios, CI/CD integrations and masking automation, ensuring scalable and high-quality testing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, extract, transform and provision test datasets for various environments (UAT, TST50, TST60)
• Guarantee referential integrity of test data across interconnected systems
• Develop reusable, synthetic and masked datasets that mirror real-world business scenarios
• Coordinate with test data management teams and environment owners for refresh and population activities
• Automate test data provisioning using SQL, Python, Shell and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Git)
• Maintain a centralized inventory of test datasets with associated metadata
• Act as a point of contact for product owners and testing teams regarding test data needs
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in handling test data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Finance or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Test Data Management within financial services or regulated domains
• Strong proficiency in SQL and hands‑on experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases
• Familiarity with data masking tools (e.g., Delphix, Informatica) and test data virtualization techniques
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Knowledge of key test phases such as SIT, UAT and regression testing
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and a focus on data quality
• Proficiency in English (B2 or higher) with strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience supporting data compliance in banking or legal‑regulated environments
• Knowledge of continuous testing enablement through data automation frameworks
• Familiarity with open‑source masking or synthetic data generation tools
• Exposure to CI/CD-driven test operations in large‑scale enterprise programs

We offer

• Private health insurance
• EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
• 100% paid sick leave
• Referral Program
• Professional certification
• Language courses

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.

• Why Join EPAM
• WORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.
• CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.
• STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.

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