Senior Data Modeler-Dallas, TX - Georgia IT Inc.

Senior Data Modeler
Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: 6 months to start
Rate: DOE

U.S Citizen, Green Cards and EAD preferred. No Sponsorship available for this contract to hire job

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES:

• Understands the current data structures to get good grasp of as is environment
• Designs master data model across all business functions
• Creates logical and physical data models for next generation across the entire product lifecycle
• Develops and maintains data model policies and standards based on industry best practices
• Provides support to ensure appropriate implementation of master data model recommendations within software and systems
• Evolves the overall master data model, including the functions, entities within those functions and attributes within those entities as the platform design is completed and business needs shift and change
• Supports overall master data governance process
• Ensures strong collaboration with business teams on any changes required to master data model to meet future business needs
• Defines criteria, specifications and data standards for the creation, storage and usage of operational and analytical data models. Standards include naming conventions, derivation and other quality measures
• Ensures master data model meets the need of both the operational business needs and the needs of the Business Intelligence teams to ensure master data model meets their future analytical and reporting needs

• Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred
• 5+ years of related experience in complex data environments
• 5+ years of experience in strong SQL background
• 5+ years of hands on experience in database and SQL performance tuning
• 3+ years of scripting experience in Linux sell / python / Perl
• 3+ years of experience with XML, JSON, SOAP structure file formats
• Excellent understanding of relational database concepts, impact of design on performance
• Strong experience with master data modeling best practices and data warehousing concepts
• Experience using data modeling tools like Erwin, Toad, Embarcadero, etc.
• Experience using Hadoop / Cloudera / Impala / Hive
• Experience using industry standard version control systems like SVN, GIT
• Experience working with BI tools for data visualization like Tableau
• Excellent written and, verbal, analytical and presentation skills
• Experience in the logistics/transportation industry or adjacent industries applicable to WWEX.

• Understanding of the industry, specific WWEX business model, and unique characteristics of the Company.
• Building collaborative relationships across teams, leaders and vendors

• Organizational effectiveness, consulting, coaching, and solution development.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict management and problem solving.
• Assessment and decision-making skills.
• Relationship building both within the organization and with external sources.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Analytical
• Deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Forward thinking.
• Operational Expertise (RS7PhL)