MDM Architect/MDM Technical Lead

About the role

This is a purely technical leadership role focused on MDM architecture, data modeling, integration, data quality, and customer-facing solution delivery.

No people management responsibilities.

Tasks

• Design and implement scalable MDM solutions across Customer, Product, and Vendor domains.
• Lead technical architecture, data modeling, hierarchy management, and survivorship rules.
• Develop and optimize match/merge strategies, deduplication, and data quality processes.
• Integrate MDM platforms with enterprise systems such as SAP, D365, Salesforce, and Oracle.
• Build and manage batch and real-time data integration pipelines using APIs, ETL, and middleware.
• Lead technical discovery workshops, architecture discussions, and customer implementations.
• Support multiple enterprise client projects and oversee production go-lives.

Requirements

• Visa: EAD, GC, USC, TN, L2
• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Data Management.
• 3+ years of experience as an MDM Technical Lead or Lead Developer.
• Strong hands-on expertise in at least one: Informatica MDM / IDMC, Reltio MDM, Stibo Systems / STEP
• Working knowledge of the other MDM platforms.
• Strong experience in Customer, Product, and Vendor master data domains.
• Experience integrating MDM with SAP, D365, Salesforce, or other ERP/CRM systems.
• Strong understanding of data quality, match/merge, survivorship, and golden record management.
• Must be based in the Greater Chicago area.
• Must be comfortable with hybrid work in Oakbrook, IL, and 25%–50% travel.
• MuleSoft, Apache Kafka, Azure Service Bus, or other integration technologies.
• Strong customer-facing commun

Schedule

• Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite in Oakbrook, IL
• 25%–50% travel to customer locations

Location

• Chicago, IL
• Oakbrook, IL