FAQs
What is the work location for the Test Data Analyst position?
The position is hybrid and located in Columbia, SC.
What are the main responsibilities of a Test Data Analyst?
The main responsibilities include facilitating provisioning and management of test data, ensuring compliance with data masking and governance policies, serving as a liaison between teams, and validating masked data sets for integrity and usability.
What qualifications are required for this role?
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least three to five years of experience in data analysis, test data management, or QA/data compliance roles are required.
Is experience in banking or regulated industries important for this role?
Yes, experience working in banking, financial services, or other regulated industries is preferred.
What skills or tools should a candidate be familiar with?
Candidates should be familiar with data masking techniques, relational databases, scripting/query languages, and data governance platforms like Collibra, Informatica, or Microsoft Purview.
Are there opportunities for process improvements within the role?
Yes, the Test Data Analyst is encouraged to recommend process improvements and enhancements to streamline test data provisioning.
Will the Test Data Analyst work closely with other teams?
Yes, the Analyst will collaborate with Data Engineering, Application Development, Database Administrators, and Information Management teams.
What regulatory data privacy requirements should the candidate be aware of?
Candidates should have an understanding of data privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
Is experience with data governance or data lineage beneficial for this position?
Yes, knowledge of data governance platforms, data lineage, data classification, and metadata tagging is a plus.
Does AgFirst Farm Credit Bank offer career growth opportunities?
Yes, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank prides itself on investing in its employees and offers career growth opportunities within the organization.