Test Lead – Test Data Management

Test Lead Test Data Management Toronto As a Test Lead Test Data Management (TDM), you will play a key role in enabling high-quality, privacy-compliant testing across Canada Life's enterprise systems. You will lead the design and execution of test data strategies, leveraging CA Test Data Manager (TDM) and advanced data masking techniques, including mainframe masking, to ensure secure and efficient test environments. This role is critical to accelerating delivery while maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations.

What you'll do
Lead the development and implementation of test data management strategies for complex, multi-platform programs.
Configure and optimize CA Test Data Manager for data subsetting, masking, and synthetic data generation.
Design and implement data masking solutions for relational databases and mainframe datasets (DB2, IMS, VSAM).
Enable self-service test data provisioning for delivery teams through CA TDM portals and automation.
Perform data profiling and quality checks to ensure completeness, integrity, and compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, InfoSec, Privacy) to align on data governance and security standards.
Integrate TDM processes into CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and continuous delivery.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to QA teams on TDM best practices.
Monitor and report on TDM KPIs, including provisioning lead time, masking compliance, and data reuse.
What you'll bring
8+ years in software testing or quality engineering, with 3+ years in Test Data Management leadership.
Hands-on experience with CA Test Data Manager (Broadcom) for masking, subsetting, and synthetic data creation.
Strong knowledge of data masking techniques for structured and unstructured data, including mainframe systems.
Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and understanding of COBOL copybooks.
Experience with JCL and mainframe utilities for data operations.
Familiarity with privacy regulations (e.g., PIPEDA) and secure data handling practices.
Exposure to DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and integrating TDM into pipelines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to lead and influence teams.

Nice-to-have:
Experience with service virtualization or data virtualization tools.
Insurance or financial services domain knowledge.
Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, CA TDM, or Data Privacy certifications.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.