Job Title: Expert Digital & Tech Technical Data Steward

City, Country:Hyderabad, India

As an Expert Digital & Tech (D&T) Technical Data Steward, you drive consistent, enterprise‑level execution of data governance and data management by providing hands‑on stewardship across data cataloging, data quality, metadata and lineage, issue resolution, and access control. You enhance and augment domain squads with targeted technical expertise, ensuring stewardship practices are harmonized, scalable, and fit‑for‑purpose. Through your leadership, you embed reliable governance capabilities into business domains, elevate data maturity, and enable trusted, high‑quality data for decision‑making.

Your Key Responsibilities

Data improvements & stewardship: Execute domain-driven initiatives to consolidate, harmonize, and assess data track progress, issues, risks, and mitigations.
Data Quality (DQ): Capture requirements define metrics & rules monitor and report DQ design, build, and maintain data integration and transformation workflows, covering data discovery, quality rule creation/migration to IDMC, validations, data transformation, and other processing activities. Implement, maintain, and document DQ rule changes following established change control processes.
Catalog & Metadata: Own documentation and updates in Data Management tools (Informatica) with clear definitions, classifications, tags align with domain ownership for transparency & findability.
Data Lineage: Establish and validate end-to-end lineage so upstream/downstream impacts are visible to squads.
Data Cleansing & issue management: Coordinate and execute technical cleansing perform root-cause analysis recommend solutions and prevent recurrence define & operate domain-aligned workflows with clear SLAs.
Data Access & Sharing: Support enablement of data access aligned to classification and sharing policies enforce approvals and auditability patterns.
Data Products & Use-cases: Provide technical guidance (profiling, fit-for-purpose assessments) during data product/use-case delivery.
Measurement: Demonstrate accountability and ownership for data health by actively contributing to Data Health dashboards (covering data quality,
discoverability, reliability, business usage, etc.), implementation of DQ metrics. Champion data trust, transparency, and compliance.
Collaborations & Continuous Improvement: Foster co llaboration and knowledge sharing across data domains. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in data management, reusable libraries and playbooks for DQ assets.

We Offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

Bachelor's/Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Engineering or related field, with 5+ years of experience across Data Quality, Data Stewardship, and Data Management in complex environments.
Deep expertise in Data Quality methodologies, including DQ dimensions, KPIs, Data Health scoring, data profiling, rule authoring, cleansing, and SLA‑driven workflows.
Practical knowledge of data cataloging, metadata management, lineage, and working within regulatory environments such as GDPR and SOX.
Advanced hands‑on experience with Informatica IDMC (CDQ, CDGC, Data Profiling, DI, DP, and Data Marketplace).
Solid technical proficiency in SQL, Python, Databricks, and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
Strong understanding of DAMA and DCAM frameworks, with proven ability to translate standards into controls, processes, and operating models.
Demonstrated strengths in stakeholder management, coaching, cross‑functional collaboration, and an analytical, continuous‑improvement mindset.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).For further information, please contact Kanika Maloo, Talent Acquisition Partner ([HIDDEN TEXT]).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role

Expert D&T Technical Data Steward