Cerebra Consulting Inc · 13 hours ago
Data Architect - MDM
Cerebra Consulting Inc is seeking an Architect – Master Data Management (MDM) to design and implement MDM architecture focused on provider and physician data. This role will lead the development of MDM solutions ensuring data accuracy and usability across the healthcare system while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of a physician-based MDM architecture, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and alignment with enterprise data strategy
Architect and build MDM components including data models, match/merge logic, survivorship rules, workflows, and reference data structures
Apply advanced knowledge of Databricks to build scalable pipelines, quality frameworks, and integrations supporting MDM assets
Define and implement enterprise standards for MDM solutions, data quality, and metadata management
Collaborate with business leaders, clinicians, analysts, and data engineering teams to understand provider data requirements and convert them into technical solutions
Serve as the subject matter expert for MDM technologies, architecture patterns, and healthcare provider data domains
Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Partner with Data Governance to establish stewardship practices, data definitions, and quality controls for provider data
Identify root causes of data quality issues and lead corrective action across multiple data sources and systems
Ensure MDM solutions support compliance, trust, and enterprise usage of provider data
Manage and execute multiple complex initiatives with minimal supervision
Provide architectural direction and hands-on development to accelerate delivery of MDM projects
Conduct technical reviews, perform optimization of solutions, and ensure adherence to development and architectural standards
Monitor performance of MDM solutions and proactively optimize efficiency and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, performing root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable countermeasures
Evaluate emerging MDM and data engineering tools and recommend improvements to enhance scalability and capability
Qualification
Required
Strong SQL
Strong, hands-on experience in Master Data Management, preferably within a healthcare or health-system environment
Deep expertise with Databricks, distributed data processing, and modern data engineering practices
Experience working with healthcare provider/physician data, credentialing systems, EHR integration, or provider rosters
Demonstrated ability to architect and implement enterprise data solutions using MDM tools and frameworks
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts between technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to lead without formal authority across cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience with MDM platforms (e.g., Unity Catalog, Informatica MDM, Reltio, Semarchy, Profisee, IBM MDM)
Familiarity with healthcare data standards (NPI, credentialing sources, Epic provider master, HL7/FHIR)
Prior participation in data governance programs or stewardship roles