Global Data Architect: MDM, GDP & Analytics Leader

Caldic; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 270,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldic is seeking a Lead Data Architect to define and govern enterprise data architecture across MDM, GDP, and analytics, ensuring scalable, secure, and integrated data solutions globally.

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you will establish data standards, mentor Data Architects and Data Engineers, and align business strategy with technology roadmaps through strong data modelling and governance expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, or solution architecture in large global organisations.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling.
• Deep understanding of MDM, enterprise data platforms, and integration architectures.
• Experience designing cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical architecture.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the enterprise data architecture across MDM, GDP, and analytics environments.
• Establish enterprise standards, guidelines, and best practices for data modelling.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and data architecture for scalable solutions.
• Define and maintain system-of-record strategy and data ownership across platforms.
• Design architecture for MDM, GDP, and analytics environments; oversee data integration patterns.
• Lead data flows and interoperability between business systems; ensure performance and security.
• Partner with Data Governance and IT teams to ensure governance and regulatory compliance.
• Provide architectural oversight for data initiatives and transformation programs.
• Mentor Data Architects and Data Engineers on best practices in architecture.
• Act as escalation point for complex data architecture and integration decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of enterprise data architecture and capabilities.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data modelling

MDM

GDP

Data governance

Cloud-based data platforms

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Data Engineering

Postgraduate qualification (advantage)

Job description

Caldic is seeking a Lead Data Architect to define and govern enterprise data architecture across MDM, GDP, and analytics, ensuring scalable, secure, and integrated data solutions globally.

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you will establish data standards, mentor Data Architects and Data Engineers, and align business strategy with technology roadmaps through strong data modelling and governance expertise.