Senior MDM Architect IBM InfoSphere MDM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior MDM Architect with deep expertise in IBM InfoSphere MDM Server to lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-scale Master Data Management solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MDM architecture, data governance, integration patterns, and US Insurance domain knowledge. Exposure to other MDM platforms such as Informatica MDM is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

MDM Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end MDM solution architecture using IBM InfoSphere MDM Server (Standard / Advanced Editions).
• Define master data models for core domains such as Customer, Party, Policy, Product, and Reference Data.
• Design scalable, high-availability, and performance-optimized MDM architectures.
• Define MDM implementation strategies including registry, coexistence, and centralized styles.

IBM InfoSphere MDM Expertise

• Architect and implement solutions using IBM InfoSphere MDM Server, including:
  • Data modeling and domain design
  • Match, merge, and survivorship rules
  • Transaction services and batch processing
  • Custom extensions, user exits, and event management
• Guide teams on MDM Workbench, InfoSphere Data Explorer, and MDM UI customization.
• Drive version upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization initiatives.

Integration & Data Management

• Design integrations between MDM and downstream/upstream systems using:
  • REST/SOAP services
  • Messaging (Kafka, MQ)
  • ETL tools and batch frameworks
• Collaborate with data governance teams on data quality, stewardship, lineage, and metadata management.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise data architecture, security, and compliance standards.

Cross-Platform & Technology Exposure

• Provide architectural guidance and comparison for other MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica MDM).
• Support hybrid MDM ecosystems and coexistence strategies where multiple tools are involved.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies relevant to MDM, data management, and cloud platforms.

Domain & Stakeholder Engagement

• Leverage US Insurance domain knowledge (Policy, Claims, Underwriting, Customer/Party data).
• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical MDM solutions.
• Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical decision-making forums.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Act as a technical leader and mentor for MDM developers and data engineers.
• Define best practices, standards, and reusable frameworks.
• Support project planning, estimations, and risk mitigation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Mandatory

• 15+ years of overall IT experience with extensive hands-on experience in IBM InfoSphere MDM Server.
• Strong expertise in MDM architecture, data modeling, match/merge logic, and survivorship.
• Proven experience in large-scale enterprise MDM implementations.
• Strong understanding of SOA, APIs, messaging, and integration patterns.
• Experience working in US Insurance domain.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Exposure to Informatica MDM or other MDM platforms.
• Experience with cloud-based MDM architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of data governance tools and frameworks.
• Experience with Agile / SAFe delivery models.