Lead Data Architect

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

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Reporting to: Chief Data Officer

Position Overview:

Lead Data Architect is responsible for defining and governing Caldic's enterprise-wide data architecture across Master Data Management (MDM), the Global Data Platform (GDP), and Analytics environments. This role ensures alignment between business strategy and data architecture, driving the design of scalable, secure, and integrated data solutions that enable high-quality, trusted data across the organization.

Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, the Lead Data Architect establishes enterprise data standards, provides technical leadership to Data Architects and Data Engineers, and serves as the subject matter expert for data modelling, integration, and architecture principles. This is a global role reporting to the Chief Data Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and govern the enterprise data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Establish enterprise standards, guidelines, and best practices for data modelling across business domains.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and data architecture to support scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Define and maintain the system-of-record strategy and data ownership across enterprise platforms.
• Design and oversee architecture for Master Data Management (MDM), the Global Data Platform (GDP), and analytics environments.
• Lead the design of data integration patterns, data flows, and interoperability between business systems.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, security, and resilience of the enterprise data landscape.
• Partner with Data Governance, Data Management, Product Owners, and IT teams to ensure alignment with data standards, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide architectural oversight and technical guidance for enterprise data initiatives and transformation programs.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to Data Architects and Data Engineers, supporting the adoption of architecture best practices.
• Act as the escalation point for complex data architecture and integration decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of enterprise data architecture, standards, and capabilities.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, or solution architecture within complex global organisations.
• Strong expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling.
• Deep understanding of Master Data Management (MDM), enterprise data platforms, and integration architectures.
• Experience designing modern cloud-based data platforms and modern data ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance, data quality, and data management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical architecture.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to bridge business and technology teams.
• Proven leadership experience in guiding technical teams and driving enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments is highly desirable.

Key Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a strong enterprise mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with sound technical judgement.
• Collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships across business and technology teams.
• Influential communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proactive, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and a strong customer-focused approach.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate change in a dynamic global environment.
• Embodies Caldic's core values of Respect, Transparency & Integrity, Passion, Innovation, Customer & Principal Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration.

Please note that this is a general description of the role and its requirements. The duties and responsibilities within this role may change over the course of employment at the employer’s discretion.

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.