Staff Engineer (MDM)

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Staff Engineer with deep expertise in Master Data Management (MDM), specifically using Informatica MDM. You will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality MDM solutions that meet complex business requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and enterprise data architecture.

As a technical leader, you will oversee the full lifecycle of MDM implementations - from requirements gathering and solution design to deployment and support. You will ensure alignment with best practices and standards, and collaborate closely with internal teams, contractors, and third-party vendors to deliver cohesive and integrated solutions.

Main Duties

• Lead the design and implementation of MDM solutions using Informatica MDM.
• Define and manage master data domains (e.g., customer, product, supplier) and ensure consistency across systems.
• Configure match & merge rules, survivorship logic, and hierarchy management within Informatica.
• Collaborate with data governance teams to enforce data quality and stewardship practices.
• Develop and test integrations between Informatica MDM and other enterprise systems.
• Promote and practice Test Driven Development and other delivery best practices.
• Monitor progress against deliverables and proactively resolve technical issues.
• Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure secure development and operations.
• Actively contribute to Scrum ceremonies and Agile delivery processes.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the team.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Address technical debt and recommend scalable, future-proof solutions.
• Ensure strong collaboration with delivery leads and foster a culture of trust and creativity.

Experience Required

Behavioural

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to challenge and refine requirements.
• Deep understanding of Agile Scrum methodology.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with strong influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Skilled in mentoring and coaching team members.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to build trust and foster a collaborative team environment.

Technical

• Mandatory hands-on experience with Informatica MDM, including configuration, data modeling, match & merge logic, and hierarchy management.
• Strong understanding of MDM principles, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience integrating Informatica MDM with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in REST APIs and web services development.
• Experience with SQL and databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL).
• Familiarity with development tools (Git, Maven, npm).
• Experience with unit testing and Object-Oriented Design.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably GCP or Azure).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (ideally Azure DevOps, JFrog).
• Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Kibana, Heap, AppDynamics, GTM).
• Understanding of security frameworks and tools.
• Solid grasp of networking concepts (load balancing, firewalls, proxies).
• Experience with identity management frameworks (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect).
• Exposure to AI and machine learning applications is a plus.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

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