Data Modeler

Skills

Description

Seeking a qualified Lead Data Modeler to work with IT professionals and business analysts to provide services in support of the development of future state data architecture and application modernization activities. The candidate will be in an expert role and work closely with Business, DBA, ETL and Data Management teams providing solutions for complex data related initiatives.
An ideal Data Modeler is an analytical and creative thinker who is not intimidated by roadblocks and challenges. Characteristics of a successful Data Modeler at include:
* ability to determine when good is good enough to balance quality and delivery deadlines
* comfortable in a sea of ambiguity
* socratic method: ask a lot of Why, clarifying and probing questions
* empathetic and curious
* effective translator between technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• * 5 years data modeling experience
• * Experience at gathering and documenting requirements and translating them into data models
• * Experience in designing logical and physical relational data models
• * Designing data model structures for reuse
• * Experience with analytical modeling; Inmon and/or Kimball modeling techniques
• * Experience designing NoSQL data models using XML Schema (XSD), JSON Schema, and Avro.
• * Experience adhering to data naming standards and writing good data definitions
• * Solid knowledge of Data Governance and Management Concepts (MDM, Data Quality)
• * Experience in both waterfall and agile development practice
• * Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills, and employ judgment to offer thoughtful, concise input toward resolutions of problems
• * Pay attention to detail and is meticulous in their work