Data Architect

Volvo Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group seeks a Data Architect and Modeler to develop and govern enterprise data models and architecture across Master Data Management. You will drive data standards, integrate data from multiple sources, and ensure quality controls while partnering with analytics, engineering, and application teams.

The role demands strategic thinking and hands-on execution in Azure data services, with a focus on scalable, compliant data solutions. On-site collaboration is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data modeling and governance.
• Proficient in data analysis and Teradata Vantage Data Model.
• Experience with Master Data Management and Azure data services.

Responsibilities

• Define data architecture strategy and roadmap for Master Data.
• Design scalable, secure data frameworks with governance for quality.
• Lead VGDM design and integration across data sources.
• Review model changes with quality controls and governance.
• Drive adoption of approved technologies and data capabilities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define standards.

Skills

Data modeling

Data analysis

Master Data Management

Azure cloud services

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Lake

DBT Framework

Teradata Vantage Data Model

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented Data Architect and Modeler to develop and govern consistent, scalable data architecture for Volvo Group Master Data Management. In this role, you will create and evolve enterprise‑level data models, ensure consistency and accuracy across domains, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support Volvo Group’s ambition to become a truly data‑driven company.

What You Will Do

• Define the data architecture strategy and technical roadmap for Master Data, aligned with business objectives and Volvo design principles.
• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performing data architecture frameworks, and apply governance processes to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
  • Map business concepts and source data to the Teradata mLDM structure to accelerate development in priority areas.
  • Own and evolve the Volvo Group Data Model (VGDM) for Unified Data Platform, including lifecycle management, scope boundaries, and backlog prioritization.
  • Lead the design of physical data models aligned with conceptual, logical and physical models on VGDM, and ensure effective integration of data from multiple sources for analytics and decision‑making.
  • Review and integrate model changes with strong quality controls, ensuring alignment across models, glossary, and governance.
• Recommend improvements to data designs and data flows.
• Drive adoption of approved technologies and improve data capabilities in partnership with the central platform organization.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to define data architecture standards and ensure alignment across engineering, analytics, and application development.

Who are you?

You want to take your career to the next level, working with amazing people worldwide. You are passionate about defining and designing end‑to‑end scalable data solutions, ensuring they align with enterprise architecture and industry standards.

• You have over 8 years of experience in data modeling, with a strong grasp of both normalized and de‑normalized models.
• You are proficient in data analysis, familiar with the Teradata Vantage Data Model (or similar), and can work in an agile environment.
• You have knowledge of Master Data Management and hands on experience of Product domain
• You have a university degree or equivalent and several years of experience as a data architect practitioner especially in Azure's full suite of services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and practical understanding of DBT Framework.

The right candidate can think and act strategically, operate tactically, and implement change effectively, managing change priorities in a business‑focused, fact‑based, and collaborative way to achieve real impact.

As this is a leading role, there will be next to the technical focus, also a strong focus on soft skills. We expect someone very structured and works fact‑based and can defend her/his points of view to challenging stakeholders.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you.

At Volvo Group, we believe in the value of in‑person collaboration and connection. Our general principle is that employees work from the office.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations (DTO)

is a new division established to integrate the capabilities of VG Digital & IT and VG Connected Solutions to accelerate the digital transformation in Volvo Group. The organizational set up is structured around domains, digital products with functions for digital excellence to deliver outstanding customer experience.

Joining the new DTO division means being part of a fast‑moving digital product‑oriented organization where teams truly own what they build from idea to delivery. In DTO, we work in agile, cross‑functional teams, mastering the latest technology, and creating outstanding digital experiences that make a real difference for our colleagues and Volvo Group customers around the world. We put people first and build our culture on trust, passion, customer success, change, and performance. If you want to grow, collaborate across functions and entities, and help shape the future of digital products within Volvo Group, DTO is a great place to be.