WSS Associates · 4 weeks ago
MDM Architect & Systems Lead
WSS Associates is looking for an MDM Architect and Systems Lead to enhance data integration on MDM solutions and core business applications. The role involves overseeing the integration of Master Data Management systems, ensuring data governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
Assess the current state architecture & understand current business processes for managing and implementing Master Data Management solutions across all business groups
Develop and execute a robust integration strategy for MDM systems like Reltio and S&P EDM, aligning it with the organization's data management objectives and business requirements
Plan and coordinate the integration of MDM systems with existing IT infrastructure, applications, and databases, considering data synchronization, transformation, and cleansing requirements
Extensive hands-on experience in installation and configuration of core Reltio Integration MDM Hub components such as Hub console, Hub Store, Hub Server, Cleanse/Match Server and Cleanse Adaptor
Collaborate with data architects and stakeholders to define data models and mapping rules, enabling seamless data exchange between MDM systems and various applications
Prepare the to-be architecture including data ingestion, data quality rules, data model, building match/merge rules or survivorship rules, batch integration and real-time services
Implement and enforce data governance policies and best practices to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity during the integration process
Oversee the design and implementation of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) or Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) processes for data movement and transformation. Conduct thorough testing of MDM system integrations to validate data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business requirements
Provide subject matter expertise on data architecture and data integration implementations across various downstream systems
Identify and resolve integration issues, data conflicts, and discrepancies, collaborating with technical teams to ensure timely resolution
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes, data flows, mappings, and configurations for reference and knowledge sharing
Create Design Document and data models addressing business needs for the client MDM environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data governance, IT, application owners, and business stakeholders, to align integration efforts with organizational goals
Monitor the performance of integrated MDM systems and take proactive measures to optimize system efficiency and data processing speed
Support the communication and education of functional master data standards, definitions, processes, policies, and tools to functional data owners
Review/analyze incoming master data requests to determine desired outcome and proper course of action to take
Stay current on tools and techniques; evaluate industry trends and tools to understand opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field
6 – 7 years of hands-on experience in MDM systems integration, data integration, data governance systems, with a proven track record of successful project implementations involving Reltio and Alation or Collibra
Proficiency in data integration technologies, ETL/ELT processes, data mapping tools, and MDM platforms like Reltio, Informatica MDM, or similar
Experience of working with Reltio L3 configuration, Reltio console and custom jars creation and experience with custom jars creation
Experience with messaging software, AWS Hadoop, Apache Spark Excellent debugging and trouble-shooting skills, and persistence in problem solving
General understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL tools
Familiarity with data governance principles, data quality management, and data stewardship practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders and convey complex concepts in a clear manner
Good project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate integration projects effectively
Company
WSS Associates
WSS is a boutique recruitment practice specialising in the Real Estate, Private Assets, ESG & Built Environment industries, offering a bespoke and personalised approach for Permanent, Interim and Executive Search appointments.