Job Title: Master Data Management (MDM) Architect
Location: Remote – Poland, Ireland
Job Type: Contract
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic MDM Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our enterprise Master Data Management solutions. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our data management landscape, with a focus on Informatica MDM, particularly around customer and product domains.
The ideal candidate is a technical leader who has hands-on experience managing and architecting MDM platforms and understands the nuances of data quality, governance, and integration across complex enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Informatica MDM solutions, focusing on customer and product master data domains.
Define and drive MDM strategy, standards, and best practices across the organization.
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify MDM needs and translate them into scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
Provide technical leadership and guidance for MDM configurations, customizations, match/merge rules, data stewardship workflows, and integration patterns.
Oversee MDM tool management including performance tuning, version upgrades, and patching.
Design and maintain MDM data models and metadata standards.
Ensure data governance, quality, lineage, and security policies are implemented effectively.
Mentor and support MDM developers, analysts, and data stewards.
Stay abreast of industry trends and tools to continually enhance the MDM platform.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in Data Management or related fields, with at least 5 years in Informatica MDM.
Proven experience with Customer and/or Product MDM implementations.
Deep understanding of MDM architecture, match/merge logic, hierarchy management, data stewardship, and governance frameworks.
Hands-on experience managing the Informatica MDM Hub and associated components.
Strong knowledge of data integration techniques and experience with ETL tools.
Solid understanding of data modeling, relational databases, and metadata management.
Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid MDM deployments is a plus.
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Preferred Certifications:
Informatica MDM Certification
TOGAF, DAMA, or other data architecture/governance-related certifications
