Master Data Management (MDM) Architect

Weekday (YC W21); India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and media firm is seeking an experienced MDM Architect to lead the design and governance of data management solutions. This full-time role based in India requires a minimum of 4 years experience in MDM, strong technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders. Responsibilities include defining architectures, enforcing MDM frameworks, and ensuring data quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in MDM architectures.
• Strong knowledge of data quality and governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Define detailed solution architectures for MDM implementations.
• Develop enterprise-wide MDM frameworks and standards.
• Establish governance processes for compliance with data regulations.
• Design processes for data validation and cleansing.
• Build automated tools to track data quality KPIs.
• Lead integration of MDM solutions across platforms.
• Conduct regular health assessments for data accuracy.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align MDM initiatives.

Skills

MDM Expertise

Data Quality & Governance

Cloud Proficiency

Systems Integration

Architecture Frameworks

Problem-Solving

Communication

Job description

This role is for one of our clients in the Technology, Information and Media industry, at the Associate level, with a minimum of 4 years of experience, located in India, and is a full-time position for 6 months.

We are seeking an experienced MDM Architect to lead the design, development, and governance of enterprise-level data management solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills to deliver trusted, consistent, and high-quality master data.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design – Define detailed solution architectures and technical designs for MDM implementations.
• MDM Strategy – Develop and enforce enterprise-wide MDM frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Data Governance – Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Data Quality Management – Design and implement processes for data validation, verification, and cleansing to improve reliability.
• Automation & Monitoring – Build automated tools, workflows, and dashboards to track data quality KPIs.
• System Integration – Lead integration of MDM solutions with cloud platforms, ERP, CRM, and analytics systems.
• Profiling & Health Checks – Conduct regular profiling and health assessments to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with business leaders, IT, and data stewards to align MDM initiatives with organizational objectives.

Required Skills & Experience

• MDM Expertise – Proven experience in architecting and deploying Master Data Management solutions at scale.
• Data Quality & Governance – Strong knowledge of profiling, cleansing, harmonization, and governance frameworks.
• Cloud Proficiency – Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP for MDM and data integration.
• Systems Integration – Strong understanding of APIs, middleware, and IT infrastructure for enterprise systems.
• Architecture Frameworks – Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent enterprise architecture methodologies.
• Problem-Solving – Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive scalable solutions.
• Communication – Strong stakeholder management and the ability to explain technical concepts in business terms.

Core Competencies

• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Quality & Data Governance
• Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Enterprise Architecture & Systems Integration