Lead Data Modeler

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in India is seeking an experienced Lead Data Modeler to design, maintain, and evolve our data architecture. You will lead modeling initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

The role requires strong data modeling expertise (Erwin), SQL, and DWBI tools, plus 1 year of leadership. Excellent English communication is essential. You will establish standards, capture metadata, and mentor team members while ensuring security and compliance.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer or Life Sciences or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of data modeling and related experience.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Proficient in SQL and DWBI tooling.
• Strong written and verbal English communication (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Establish and evolve information architecture best practices.
• Drive data modeling initiatives across enterprise data systems.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models using standard guidelines.
• Capture and maintain metadata in the data catalog.
• Mentor team members and promote data strategy standards.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance policies.

Skills

Data Modeling

SQL

DWBI tools

Erwin diagrams

Metadata management

Leadership

English communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer or Life Sciences

Tools

Erwin

Collibra

DWBI tools

Job description

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

Requirements: