Enterprise Data Governance Architect

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.
We are looking for an Enterprise Data Governance Architect to shape a scalable governance, cataloging, and security approach across a unified digital data ecosystem. You will partner with cross-functional teams to define policies, metadata, lineage, and data quality standards that enable compliant analytics at scale.
Responsibilities
Define an enterprise data governance framework, policies, and operating model for multi-country organizations
Design metadata management, data cataloging, and data lineage architecture to improve transparency and control
Establish data quality standards, KPIs, and monitoring rules to improve reliability of analytics outputs
Align privacy, retention, and access control requirements with security and legal stakeholders
Lead discovery workshops to assess data maturity, identify gaps, and shape target-state roadmaps
Advise engineering and analytics teams on governance-by-design patterns for delivery execution
Communicate governance strategy, decisions, and trade-offs clearly to business and technical stakeholders
Requirements
7+ years of experience in enterprise data governance frameworks (for example DAMA-DMBOK) and operating models
3+ years of experience with metadata management, data cataloging, and automated data lineage capabilities
3+ years of experience designing data quality metrics, controls, and stewardship workflows
Senior consulting and workshop facilitation skills with executive stakeholder management
Change leadership experience driving alignment across multicultural, cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of privacy compliance and data protection concepts (for example GDPR, CCPA)
Hands-on knowledge of cloud data platforms and architectures, including AWS
Solid understanding of role-based access control (RBAC) and security-by-design principles
Strong strategic thinking skills with attention to detail in policy and standards design
Advanced proficiency in English (B2+/C1)
Nice to have
AWS certification (for example AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
Hands-on experience with Databricks Unity Catalog
Experience with modern lineage and cataloging tools
Knowledge of AI-enabled analytics governance considerations
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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