Principal Data Engineer - Data Modeler
Silicon Valley Bank14 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide data modeling strategies aligned with business goals and technology roadmaps.
- Lead the design of complex conceptual, logical, and physical data models across multiple business domains.
- Establish and enforce data modeling standards, governance frameworks, metadata management practices, and data quality controls.
- Provide architectural leadership for integrating diverse data sources, modern platforms, and emerging data technologies.
- Drive adoption of Data Vault 2.0, dimensional modeling, semantic data modeling, canonical models, and domain data models.
- Lead data governance initiatives related to data modeling, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Advise senior leadership and business units on data modeling strategies and business impact.
- Mentor data modeling teams, deliver advanced training, and contribute to industry forums and the data modeling community.
- Facilitate collaboration among business leaders, architects, engineering teams, analytics teams, and governance bodies.
- Support data architecture decisions for analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- 14+ years of experience in enterprise data modeling, data architecture, data governance, and information management.
- Deep expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling; enterprise information architecture; data warehouse and lakehouse modeling; canonical and domain data models.
- Strong experience with Data Vault 2.0, dimensional modeling, semantic data modeling, and master data management.
- Proven experience designing enterprise-wide data models, leading data modernization initiatives, and establishing data standards and governance practices.
- Hands-on experience with ERwin Data Modeler, AWS, Snowflake, SQL, and database design.
- Experience with metadata management, data lineage, data catalog and governance platforms, data quality frameworks, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on knowledge of Collibra or similar governance tools.
- Ability to translate business capabilities, processes, and strategic initiatives into scalable production-ready data models.
- Strong decision-making, stakeholder management, collaboration, mentorship, and influence skills.
- Experience working with globally distributed teams across business, architecture, engineering, analytics, and governance organizations.
- Preferred experience in the banking industry.
Benefits
- Hybrid role based in Bangalore.
- Inclusive and accessible hiring process with accommodations available during application, interviews, and onboarding.
- Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to a safe, respectful, and non-discriminatory workplace.
About Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank provides commercial banking, treasury management, venture debt, and global services to startups, growth-stage companies, and investors in technology, life sciences, healthcare, and premium wine industries. Founded in 1983 and based in Santa Clara, California, it operates in the U.S. as Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, following its 2023 acquisition. Clients include venture-backed companies and venture capital/private equity firms needing specialized credit, cash management, and international banking.