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MDM Data Engineer- Buffalo, NY

* Country:US
* State:NEW YORK
* City:Buffalo
* Category:Technical Specialist
* Required Education:Bachelor's Degree
* Position Type:Professional
* Employment Type:Full-Time
* Contract Type:Regular
* Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
* Req ID:355932BR
* Travel Required:Up to 75% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
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* Location:Buffalo, NY US

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Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The Data Engineer designs and builds solutions to integrate Client master data from disparate systems and provide a single view of the Client master data. As a Data Engineer, you will be expected to:

* Work with IBM InfoSphere MDM (RDM and custom domain hub)
* Integrate with source systems and downstream applications
* Analyze and define detailed MDM processes, tasks data flows and dependencies

Other qualities the Data Engineer will possess:
* Ability to thrive in an ever changing, technology based consulting environment
* Ability to translate business solutions into technical requirements
* Experience with database management and database structures needed.
* Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt, with willingness to readily take ownership of tasks and problems, which often extend beyond initial scope of responsibility
* Thorough and analytical, with capability to apply logic to solve problems
* Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus in an environment with conflicting demands
* Drive to overcome the most challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results
* Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
* Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
* A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
* Experience in database and database structures
* Demonstrated ability to evaluate clients needs and develop solutions to address those needs

The IBM Client Innovation Center is an in-bound delivery model where we will support our clients from our Buffalo center. However, some travel is expected and all candidates must be willing and able to travel to meet our client needs across the US. Travel is typically related to knowledge transfer and training at the client site (Monday thru Friday). You are expected to travel up to 75% of the time. This is a traditional office position. You must live in, or be willing to relocate to, Buffalo, NY. This is not a work from home position.

BENEFITS
Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

CAREER GROWTH
Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills
Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employees strengths and career aspirations
Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation

In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
With an employee population of 375,000 in over 170 countries, amazingly we connect, collaborate, and care. IBMers drive a corporate culture of shared responsibility. We love grand challenges and everyday improvements for our company and for the world. We care about each other, our clients, and the communities we live, work, and play in!

* http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/initiatives.html
* http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/corporateservicecorps

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Candidates must have 5+ years experience in the following:

* Working with Client information architecture
* Working with MDM tools including WebSphere Customer Center (DWL), CIIS, Siperion, etc.
* Working on full lifecycle implementation of MDM systems

Strong Excel skills are required

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Master's Degree

About Business Unit
IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.