Lead Data Modeler

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking an experienced Lead Data Modeler to design, maintain, and evolve our data architecture in collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will drive data modeling initiatives, ensure best practices, and mentor the data community while aligning with security and compliance policies.

The role requires 7+ years of business analytics experience, leadership exposure, strong SQL skills, and proficiency with Erwin and Collibra.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Life Sciences.
• 7+ years of experience including business analysis, process reengineering, requirements gathering, and change management.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and evolve information architecture best practices.
• Lead data modeling initiatives and support architecture, design, and development of data systems.
• Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models using established guidelines.
• Ensure models align with industry standards and best practices.
• Capture metadata in the enterprise data catalog solution.
• Evaluate data models in vendor applications prior to procurement.
• Educate and mentor teams on data strategy, principles, and standards.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance policies within EA scope.
• Collaborate with business, IT, architecture teams, and contractors to meet requirements.
• Define and promote best practices and conduct data design reviews throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Data modeling

Leadership

SQL

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer or Life Sciences

Tools

Erwin

Collibra

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Lead Data Modeler to join our team and contribute to designing, maintaining, and evolving our organization’s data architecture. This role will ensure best practices, standards, and strategies are implemented across our data models while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and evolve information architecture best practices, guidelines, and principles in alignment with the Client's Data Strategy team
• Drive data modeling initiatives and support the architecture, design, and development of data systems
• Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models using established data modeling guidelines
• Ensure data models align with relevant industry standards and adhere to best practices
• Capture and maintain metadata within the enterprise data catalog solution
• Evaluate data models in commercially available applications prior to procurement
• Educate and mentor team members, as well as the broader data community, on data strategy directives, principles, and standards
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance policies within the scope of Enterprise Information Architecture
• Collaborate with business partners, IT teams, architecture teams, and contractors to design data models that meet requirements
• Define and promote compliance with best practices, conducting data design reviews throughout the development lifecycle

Requirements

• University degree equivalent to a BS/MS in Computer or Life Sciences
• 7+ years of experience, including a focus on Business Analysis involving business process reengineering, user requirements gathering, workshop facilitation, and change management
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Practical experience with Data Analytics, SQL, and DWBI tools
• Strong expertise in Data Modeling, including the ability to create Erwin diagrams
• Proficiency in communication, with excellent verbal and written English skills (B2 level)

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, preferably in the commercial IT function
• Background in Agile methodologies and team coordination efforts
• Familiarity with Collibra