Lead Data Modeler

EPAM Systems; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks an experienced Lead Data Modeler to design, maintain, and evolve our data architecture. You will lead data modeling initiatives and collaborate across architecture, IT, and business teams to ensure best practices are followed.

The role requires strong data modeling skills, ERwin expertise, and excellent English communication. Leadership experience and experience with data catalogs and DWBI are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a computer or life sciences field.
• 7+ years with business analysis, requirements gathering, and change management.
• At least 1 year in leadership or mentoring roles.
• Hands-on data analytics, SQL, and DWBI experience.
• Strong data modeling skills and ability to create Erwin diagrams.
• Excellent written and spoken English (B2).

Responsibilities

• Establish and evolve information architecture practices aligned with the data strategy.
• Drive data modeling initiatives across architecture and development teams.
• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models per guidelines.
• Ensure models meet industry standards and best practices.
• Capture/maintain metadata in the enterprise data catalog.
• Evaluate data models in vendor products before procurement.
• Mentor data team members on data strategy directives.
• Ensure security/compliance policy adherence within EA scope.
• Collaborate with partners across IT, architecture, and contractors.
• Lead data design reviews throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Data Analytics

Data Modeling

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