As part of a Chief Data Officer’s organization, the Data Steward collaborates closely with Data Owners, users, and stakeholders to implement and maintain effective data management practices aligned with organizational data governance goals. The remote option is available exclusively for candidates residing and working in Latvia.

This position offers a hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Riga.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, data needs, and dependencies within assigned domains
• Translate business use cases into data requirements, partnering with Data Owners, Architects, and IT teams
• Conduct data analysis and validation using SQL to identify issues, trace data flows, and verify data quality
• Maintain and enhance metadata and data dictionaries in line with governance standards
• Ensure compliance with data policies and procedures within business and IT initiatives
• Foster collaboration between business and technology teams to ensure data solutions meet governance and functional expectations
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data usability and efficiency
• Contribute to data initiatives and deliverables under tight timelines with accountability and quality assurance

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Steward in data-intensive environments
• Solid knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks
• Proficient in SQL for data analysis, profiling, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of data warehousing, reporting, and data lineage concepts
• Experience with data systems in banking or financial services is preferred
• Familiarity with data modeling and database design fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of data governance and quality management principles with pragmatic application
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex data and systems
• Effective communication and stakeholder management to bridge technical and business perspectives
• Highly organized, accountable, and delivery-focused, capable of working under strict deadlines
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice to have

• Exposure to Data Mesh concepts and decentralized data ownership models

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 150+ talented innovators in 3 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.

Salary range €2K-€4.5K gross, based on your experience and interview results.