Data Solution Architect (Data Governance Specialist)

About the role

Do you enjoy solving complex data problems for enterprise clients/leading brands within a team? Are you a hands-on consultant who can deliver tangible solutions? Can you define and accelerate the adoption of a Data Governance operating model and framework?
Then you have a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, architects, engineers, as a Data Governance and Collibra Architect while we continue to grow our practice within EPAM.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the client to understand their business problems
• Deliver high-quality architecture and implementation designs
• Build out the Collibra Operating Model
• Collaborate with the client, analysts, and architects
• Influence ways of working within client teams
• Share best practises and present ideas with clarity
• Develop consistent presentations and communication materials to promote and inform on relevant Data Governance topics the data community
• Coordinate and facilitate the creation and maintenance other essential Data Governance Office artifacts, such as information model and data quality business rules
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data owners, and data stewards to establish data governance roles, responsibilities and accountabilities within the organization

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in building and shaping data governance practices
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Data Governance and associated framework, methodologies, techniques, processes and approaches
• Extensive data governance, data catalog or data quality experience
• Expertise in at least one of the following data catalog tools: Collibra, Databricks Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview, Alation, data.world, Informatica data catalog, Google dataplex data catalog, AWS DataZone
• Experience working in a highly complex environment with senior stakeholders with challenging deadlines and deliverables
• Familiarity with industry standards such as MISMO, DCAM, DMBOK
• A Collibra Solution Architect certification or equivalent
• Basic skills in Java or Groovy development
• Good knowledge of APIs and integration techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation skills

• A competitive group pension plan and protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Employee assistance program
• Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Various perks such as gym discounts, free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Certain benefits and perks may be subject to eligibility requirements and may be available only after you have passed your probationary period

• EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential