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RELX

Consulting Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$104K - $174K/yr

... serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget ... Mentor lead data engineers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization ...

LexisNexis

Consulting Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $174K/yr

... serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget ... Mentor lead data engineers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization ...

LexisNexis

Consulting Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $174K/yr

... serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget ... Mentor lead data engineers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization ...

LexisNexis

Consulting Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $174K/yr

... serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget ... Mentor lead data engineers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization ...

RELX Group plc

Consulting Data Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $174K/yr

... serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may also provide sizing or budget ... Mentor lead data engineers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization ...

Accenture

Google Data Specialist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$70K - $196K/yr

Collaborate closely with senior data engineers, ML engineers, and architects. * Contribute to internal accelerators, documentation, and reusable components. * Stay current with GCP releases, Gemini ...

Tata Consultancy Services

Sr. Databricks Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a hands-on Sr. Databricks Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience ...

Epic Games

Senior Data Scientist

Cary, NC · On-site

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to support the meta-progression ... Experience scoping telemetry with engineering teams and building the ETL and data models on top of ...

TEKsystems

Sr Data Scientist

Durham, NC

$70 - $95/hr

... of prompt engineering, retrieval architectures, and AI-assisted business workflows. Business ... Data Visualization & Storytelling - Ability to communicate findings to both technical and non ...

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TEKsystems

Sr Data Scientist

Durham, NC

$70 - $95/hr

... of prompt engineering, retrieval architectures, and AI-assisted business workflows. Business ... Data Visualization & Storytelling - Ability to communicate findings to both technical and non ...

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Deloitte

Sr. Data Scientist

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

As an experienced Data Scientist you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on ... AI & Engineering - Industry Solutions teams works with the Customer group to bring a flexible ...

RELX Group plc

Senior Data Scientist II

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $174K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist II to help lead the design and validation of AI-driven ... Collaborate with product, legal experts, and engineers to align solutions with user needs. * Mentor ...

LexisNexis

Senior Data Scientist III

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$115K - $192K/yr

About the Role As a Senior Data Scientist, you will become a subject matter expert, defining ... You will work closely with other data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy ...

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How much do senior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior data engineer in Raleigh, NC is $122,794.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Senior Data Engineers?

Senior Data Engineers are experienced professionals who design, build, and maintain large-scale data processing systems and infrastructure. They are responsible for developing data pipelines, managing databases, and ensuring the efficient flow and integrity of data across various platforms. Senior Data Engineers often collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to support business intelligence and machine learning projects. They also play a key role in implementing best practices for data security, quality, and governance within an organization.

What is the difference between Senior Data Engineer vs Data Scientist?

AspectSenior Data EngineerData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Engineering, or related; experience with data pipelinesBachelor's/Master's in CS, Statistics, or related; proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling
Work EnvironmentBuild and maintain data infrastructure, optimize data workflowsAnalyze data, develop predictive models, generate insights
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, where data engineering is essentialResearch, marketing, tech firms focusing on data analysis and modeling

While both roles work with data, Senior Data Engineers focus on developing and maintaining data infrastructure, whereas Data Scientists analyze data to generate insights and build models. They often collaborate but have distinct skill sets and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges Senior Data Engineers face when integrating data from multiple sources?

Senior Data Engineers often encounter challenges such as inconsistent data formats, varying data quality, and differing update frequencies when integrating data from multiple sources. Addressing these issues requires designing robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines, implementing data validation checks, and collaborating closely with source system owners to ensure data integrity. Effective communication with cross-functional teams and leveraging scalable data integration tools are also essential to streamline the process and minimize errors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Data Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Data Engineer, you need strong expertise in data modeling, ETL development, programming (such as Python or Scala), and a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with big data technologies (like Hadoop, Spark), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and database systems, as well as relevant certifications, is highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills help you collaborate across teams and mentor junior engineers. These skills and qualities ensure robust, scalable data solutions that support organizational decision-making and growth.
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Infographic showing various Senior Data Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,794 per year, or $59 per hour.
Senior Data Modeler

Senior Data Modeler

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Durham, NC • On-site

$107K - $172K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

169th of 281 rated insurance

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Data Modeler designs, implements, and documents more complex data architecture and data modeling solutions, which include the use of relational, dimensional, and NoSQL databases. These solutions support enterprise data management, business intelligence, machine learning, data science, and other business interests.

What You'll Do

  • Data Modeling: Creates fully attributed and documented conceptual, logical and physical models using ER and Dimensional modeling techniques.

  • Requirement Analysis: Analyzes data to verify business requirements and design the data models.

  • Data Architecture: Participates in project specific architectural working groups to provide expertise in modeling. Provides inputs on the data management of data assets in all data stores and governs the storage of data in different layers of the data stores. Provides architectural inputs on the data consumption layers, access and security requirements. Documents data flows from its origination and acquisition points. Oversee and govern the expansion of existing data architecture.

  • Standard Query Language: Generates first cut physical model DDL and SQL for views for implementation by the DBA.

  • Documentation: Creates, validates, and updates the data dictionary by coordinating with data governance team and business users.

  • Standards & Process: Facilitates model review sessions. Creates, follows, and revises the data modeling standards and guidelines for different data stores.

  • Data Modeling on Snowflake platform: Play a key role in designing the Silver and Gold analytical layers in Snowflake to build trusted analytical platform serving various business capabilities for different departments within the payer industry.

  • Leading and mentoring - Provide the expert knowledge to other data modelers, reviews work of other modelers to verify it meets enterprise standards and guidelines. Provides inputs on process improvements and maturing the data modeling practice.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

  • 5+ years of experience in related field.

  • In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience leading other data modelers in a successful full life-cycle enterprise data warehousing effort

  • Healthcare domain experience preferred especially EHR/Clinical domain

  • Exposure working on Snowflake platform.

  • Experience and exposure with HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) profiles and resources in order to map enterprise data or source data to appropriate FHIR resources.

  • Working experience on ERStudio or similar data modeling tool

  • Extensive experience of ER and Dimensional modeling concepts

WhatYou'llGet

  • The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a teamthat'sdeeply invested in the community

  • Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to dogreat work

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs

  • Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance

  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education

  • 401k match including an annual company contribution

  • Learn more

WhereYou'llWork

Our Hybrid Flex approach is builton presencewith a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection - that supports a workplacethat'sflexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role,you'llwork in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role,you'llwork virtually, with a few in-office visits each year formeaningfulmoments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in anystateslistedonthis job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$107,901.00 - $172,642.00

Skills

Data Analysis, Data Architecture Development, Database Design, Data Designing, Data Dictionary, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Governance Framework, Data Mining, Data Model Design, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Warehousing (DW), Enterprise Data, Requirements Analysis

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