Master Data Architect

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At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear; We take energy forward making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Our team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production and processing of energy. We champion entrepreneurial culture to unlock full potential by bringing energy to the world. We are on a journey to make our Global Mobility function best-in-class and drive leading edge solutions to enable Baker Hughes’s talent mobilization strategy.

Fuel your Passion

We are seeking an experienced MDM Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our enterprise Master Data Management capabilities. This role will be responsible for defining MDM architecture, governing master data domains, and ensuring high-quality, trusted data across end-to-end business processes and to enable strategic AI initiatives. This role partners closely with data engineering, application teams, analytics, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, resilient, and business-aligned master data solutions.

As an MDM Architect, you will be responsible for:

MDM Architecture & Design

Defining and maintaining the enterprise MDM architecture, including domain modeling, match / merge strategies, survivorship rules, hierarchy management, and reference data design

Designing MDM solutions using Informatica IDMC (Multidomain MDM, C360 / S360 / R360, CDQ, CDI, CAI) aligned to enterprise data architecture standards

Establishing canonical master data models and integration SLAs for downstream consumers

Integration & Data Flow Patterns

Architecting and governing batch and real-time integration patterns between source systems, MDM, and the Databricks data lake

Designing event-driven and API-based integrations for real-time master data synchronization

Ensuring efficient propagation of golden records to operational systems, analytics platforms, and data products

Data Quality & Governance

Partnering with Data Governance teams to define data ownership, stewardship workflows, data quality rules, and exception handling

Embedding data quality controls, metrics, and monitoring into MDM pipelines

Supporting compliance, auditability, and lineage requirements

Platform Enablement & Optimization

Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of MDM solutions

Optimizing ingest, matching, and publishing processes for high-volume and high-velocity data

Providing architectural oversight for releases, upgrades, and platform enhancements

Leadership & Collaboration

Acting as a technical authority for MDM across the enterprise

Mentoring data engineers and developers on MDM leading practices

Translating business requirements into scalable, well-governed master data solutions

To be successful in this role you will have:

Have a bachelor's degree

Have a minimum of 7 years of experience in data architecture, MDM, or enterprise data platforms, with at least 3 years in an MDM-focused role

Proven experience leading enterprise-scale MDM initiatives across multiple domains (e.g., Customer, Supplier, Location, Finance)

Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments with architecture, engineering, governance, and business teams

Demonstrated ability to influence standards, drive alignment, and make pragmatic architectural decisions

Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance data governance rigor with business agility

Proficiency with SQL and data modeling (relational and analytical)

Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and data management leading practices

Hands-on experience with the Informatica platform, including IDMC, on-premises MDM, IDQ / PowerCenter

Be able to travel internationally when needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Have experience with Informatica IDMC, including Multidomain / MDM 360 solutions, Cloud Data Integration / Cloud Application Integration (CDI / CAI), Cloud Data Quality (CDQ), API & Application Integration

Be able to match / merge logic, survivorship rules, hierarchies, reference data, and stewardship workflows

Have experience integrating MDM with Databricks-based data lake architectures (Delta Lake medallion architecture) Batch (ETL/ELT) and real-time / event-driven integration patterns

Have experience with APIs, messaging/streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka or equivalent), and CDC-based designs

Have experience designing MDM solutions in modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Have familiarity with security, identity management, data privacy, and access control as they relate to master data

Work in a way that works for you

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries

today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive private medical care options

Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Digital Technology Senior Advisor - Data & Information ArchitectureAbout Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.