Data Modeling Specialist job description template
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A data modeler is a computer systems engineer who organizes raw data to make it easier to understand and process. This helps data analysts understand trends, opportunities, and solutions to technical problems. This is typically accomplished through the use of modeling language or specific software. Data modelers are typically responsible for ensuring that their data is both structured and modeled effectively so that it can be used and understood.
Below, we will cover a sample job description, exploring the daily responsibilities and necessary qualifications for a data modeler.
The Job Overview
We are seeking a data modeler to join our team of data scientists. You will work with data architects to design and implement our data infrastructure for our new headquarters. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining data models for our databases, developing scripts for data cleansing, and developing tools to automate data entry. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about our company and our industry.
Responsibilities
Below are some of the responsibilities a data modeler is expected to assume:
- Work with the business intelligence team to gather requirements for the database design and model
- Understand the data needs of the company or client
- Collaborate with the development team to design and build the database model
- Engage the development team to implement the database
- Determine the business needs for data reporting requirements
- Adjust access to the data and the reports as needed
- Work closely with the development team to implement data warehouse and reporting
- Understand the company’s data migration needs
- Work with the development team to implement the migration
- Work with data scientists to determine metadata querying requirements
- Help to implement the querying
- Help determine and manage data cleaning requirements
- Help determine data security needs and implement security solutions
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets
Below are the qualifications expected of a data modeler:
- Knowledge of relational databases and data architecture computer systems, including SQL
- Familiarity with or a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, information technology, or data modeling
- Knowledge of ER modeling, big data, enterprise data, and physical data models
- Familiarity with data modeling software such as SAP PowerDesigner, Microsoft Visio, or erwin Data Modeler
- Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Data Modeling Specialists you can meet on Upwork
Besiki D.
Data Modeling Specialist
Data Modeling
- PowerBI
- Data Analysis Expressions
- Power Query
- Business Intelligence
- Data Visualization
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Power BI
- Dashboard
I have 3+ years of experience in working Business Intelligence field as a Power BI Developer. My job has included building reports from scratch and creating data models for them, as well as working on existing reports, optimizing DAX, Data Model and SQL queries behind the tables. During this time I've gained strong knowledge in Power BI concepts, DAX and Power Query. I have a big experience with working with relational databases, using SQL language to get data in the most effective way. My strengths are: • Creating reports/dashboards in Power BI • DAX • Data Modeling • Power Query • Optimization • SQL I am fluent in Georgian (Mother language) and English. Also, I have an intermediate knowledge of Russian. I am open to new and exciting projects, so feel free to contact me.
...Aslam D.
Data Modeling Specialist
Data Modeling
- Branding
- Business Proposal Writing
- Financial Accounting
- Business Cases
- Business Strategy
- Business Plan
- Pitchbook
- Startup Consulting
- Feasibility Study
- Financial Planning
- Graphic Design
- Microsoft Excel
Hi there !!! Thank you for being interested in my profile. My friends call me AD and I'm an accomplished business writer involved in the preparation of business plans, research reports, pitch decks, whitepapers (mostly decentralized tech), and brand design. My clients have raised over $750mn in startup funding. How? By hiring someone like me who has 'been there - done it, and knows exactly what investors want to see. ✅ My background: 🔸 12 years’ experience in banking (local and international banks). I held managerial positions in both lending and risk departments. 🔸 Co-founded a successful eCommerce platform, which is operational to date. I have mobile apps running on Play store and App store. 🔸 Hands-on work experience in advertising, marketing, and brand design. 🔸 MSc in Applied Finance and BSc Finance from the London School of Economics (LSE). The average success rate of raising funds when a startup approaches investors is usually 5-10%. I equip my clients with the tools that boost these success rates to 80-90%. ✅ Benefits of working with me: 🔸 You will get high-quality documents that narrate your story in the best manner possible and sounds like music to the investors' ears. 🔸 You will be 100% confident going into a meeting with a potential investor, who has high hopes in you. 🔸 You will save time and money as my communication and presentation will be on point. My work will need little or no revisions. I have been involved in projects across various geographies, and have happily contributed to the success of every one of them whenever my services were called upon. My Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is delivering the highest quality for the service, at affordable rates. I will be more than happy to oblige to your request. If I am not online, initiate a discussion and I will be with you shortly.
...Carlos B.
Data Modeling Specialist
Data Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Information Design
- Microsoft Power BI
- Data Visualization
- Educational
- Data Analysis Expressions
- Database Design
- Power Query
- Microsoft Power BI
Simply a bilingual Excel & Power BI data analyst focused on spreadsheet development and data display tools for decision support with an ongoing interest in exploratory data graphics. On GitHub as @RecalcOrDie Languages: English & Spanish, both fluent. Experience with Excel: 10 years | Experience with Power BI: 5 years. Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, Cum Laude. Tools: Excel, Power BI, DAX, Power Query, M code, Dynamic Arrays, Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, Data Modelling, Power BI Service.
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