MDM Architect

Cognizant; Canada; A distancia; CAD 100.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms that enable trusted, scalable, and governed master data solutions. The role involves defining data strategy, Golden Record architecture, and robust data integration in a cloud-native environment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, data engineers, and enterprise architects to deliver compliant, high-quality master data solutions while driving

Formación

• Proven experience designing enterprise data platforms and Golden Record architecture.
• Deep expertise in Master Data Management (MDM), including identity resolution, record matching, deduplication, and data stewardship.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Environment, Snowflake, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Kafka or AWS MSK.
• Experience designing and implementing CDC (Change Data Capture) solutions and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with API and microservices-based integrations.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement enterprise-scale MDM solutions establishing trusted Golden Records across multiple data domains.
• Define data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and stewardship processes to improve data quality and usability.
• Develop identity resolution, record matching, deduplication, survivorship, and data mastering strategies.
• Architect scalable cloud-native data platforms and data integration frameworks for operational and analytical use cases.
• Design and implement data ingestion, CDC, event-driven, and microservices-based integration architectures.
• Build solutions using modern cloud and data technologies including messaging, search, and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure data architectures that meet business requirements.
• Design and optimize search and discovery capabilities using OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
• Support provider data management and regulatory requirements in healthcare contexts.

Conocimientos

Master Data Management

Identity resolution

Record matching

Deduplication

Data governance

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

Kafka / AWS MSK

Cloud data platforms

ETL / data integration

Herramientas

Snowflake

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

AWS Cloud Environment

Kafka / AWS MSK

CDC / Change Data Capture

API & microservices integrations

Descripción del empleo

Master Data Management (MDM) Data Architect

About the role

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise data platforms that enable trusted, scalable, and governed master data solutions. In this role, you will help define the organization's data strategy by developing robust Golden Record architecture, modern data integration frameworks, and cloud-based platforms that support critical business operations and analytics.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, application teams, and enterprise architects to deliver high-quality master data solutions while driving innovation across cloud, search, integration, and event-driven architectures.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement enterprise-scale Master Data Management (MDM) solutions that establish trusted Golden Records across multiple data domains.
• Define data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and stewardship processes to improve data quality, consistency, and usability.
• Develop identity resolution, record matching, deduplication, survivorship, and data mastering strategies.
• Architect scalable cloud-native data platforms and data integration frameworks to support operational and analytical use cases.
• Design and implement data ingestion, Change Data Capture (CDC), event-driven, and microservices-based integration architectures.
• Build solutions leveraging modern cloud and data technologies, including messaging, search, and analytical platforms.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures that meet business requirements.
• Design and optimize search and discovery capabilities using OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
• Collaborate with healthcare business stakeholders to support provider data management, regulatory requirements, and enterprise data initiatives.
• Drive best practices in data governance, metadata management, data quality, and master data lifecycle management.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Proven experience designing enterprise data platforms and Golden Record architecture.
• Deep expertise in Master Data Management (MDM), including identity resolution, record matching, deduplication, and data stewardship.
• Hands-on experience with:
• AWS Cloud Environment
• Snowflake
• OpenSearch/Elasticsearch
• Kafka or AWS MSK
• Experience designing and implementing:
• CDC (Change Data Capture) solutions
• Event-driven architectures
• API and microservices-based integrations

Search & Discovery Platforms

• Experience building or supporting search-driven applications using OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
• Understanding of search relevance, faceted search, geospatial search, and indexing strategies.
• 10+ years of data architecture, data engineering, or data management experience.
• Strong healthcare provider data experience, including provider directories, credentialing, network management, NPI/NPPES, and CMS datasets.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between CAD 100,000 – CAD 125,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.