Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Functional Data Architect with 10+ years of experience to complement the Technical Data Architect on a strategic data transformation program.
Define and maintain business data models, semantic layers and glossaries
Agree common definitions for key entities, metrics, KPIs and master data with business
Lead data discovery, mapping and lineage workshops
Keep functional and technical data models aligned with Technical Data Architects
Identify data inconsistencies and drive standardization across systems
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Functional Data Architect with 10+ years of experience to complement the Technical Data Architect on a strategic data transformation program. This role will focus on understanding business data, defining semantic models, establishing common business definitions, and ensuring data is meaningful, consistent, and usable across reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives. The Functional Data Architect will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, data teams, and solution architects.
Define and maintain business-focused data models, semantic layers, and business glossaries.
Partner with business stakeholders to establish common definitions for key entities, metrics, KPIs, and master data.
Lead data discovery, data mapping, and data lineage workshops.
Work closely with Technical Data Architects to ensure functional and technical data models remain aligned.
Identify data inconsistencies and drive data standardization across systems and business functions.
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions.
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Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Functional Data Architect with 10+ years of experience to complement the Technical Data Architect on a strategic data transformation program. This role will focus on understanding business data, defining semantic models, establishing common business definitions, and ensuring data is meaningful, consistent, and usable across reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives. The Functional Data Architect will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, data teams, and solution architects.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Total Experience Expected: 08-10 years
Any graduate
At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.
About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion.
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