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BrightSpring

Senior Data Modeler

Louisville, KY · Remote

Our Company BrightSpring Health Services Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Modeler to join our Data Engineering & Architecture team. This role will play a critical part not only in ...

Stratacent

Data Modeler

Mclean, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $72.75/hr

Title: Sr. Data Modeler Location: Dallas, TX / Mclean, VA (5 days onsite) The Sr. Data Modeler will work closely with project teams to understand business requirements and provide data modeling ...

Credit Acceptance Corporation

Senior Data Modeler

The Senior Data Modeler designs and evolves high-quality data models across our modern data platform. This role combines strong hands-on modeling expertise with growing involvement in AI-forward data ...

Credit Acceptance

Senior Data Modeler

Southfield, MI · On-site

The Senior Data Modeler designs and evolves high-quality data models across our modern data platform. This role combines strong hands-on modeling expertise with growing involvement in AI-forward data ...

DRC Systems

Data Modeler

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55.25 - $71.75/hr

Senior Data Modeler Location: McLean, VA (Onsite) The Role We are seeking a Senior Data Modeler to design, develop, and optimize data models that support complex financial systems. You will work ...

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How much do sr data modeler jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for sr data modeler in the United States is $67.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.86 and $76.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

A Sr Data Modeler needs expertise in data modeling concepts, database design, and a strong grasp of SQL, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like ERwin, IBM InfoSphere Data Architect, and experience with relational and NoSQL databases are essential, and certifications in data management can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure the creation of scalable, accurate data models that support business intelligence and enable effective decision-making.

How does a Sr Data Modeler typically collaborate with business analysts and developers during a project?

A Sr Data Modeler often works closely with business analysts to understand the data requirements and translate them into conceptual, logical, and physical data models. They also collaborate with developers to ensure that the database design aligns with application needs and performance standards. Regular meetings, data mapping sessions, and design reviews are common, fostering open communication to address any data integrity or scalability concerns early in the process. This collaborative approach ensures that the final data models are both technically robust and aligned with business goals.

What are Sr Data Modelers?

Sr Data Modelers are experienced professionals responsible for designing, creating, and maintaining data models that define how data is stored, organized, and accessed within an organization. They work closely with business analysts, database administrators, and software developers to ensure that data structures support business processes and analytics needs. Senior Data Modelers play a key role in translating business requirements into technical specifications, optimizing data flow, and ensuring the integrity and security of data. Their expertise helps organizations make better data-driven decisions and achieve efficient data management.

What is the difference between Sr Data Modeler vs Data Analyst?

AspectSr Data ModelerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, or related; experience with data modeling toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, or related; proficiency in data visualization and analysis tools
Work EnvironmentDesigning data structures, creating data models, collaborating with data engineersInterpreting data, generating reports, supporting decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in data warehousing, BI projects, and database design across industriesApplied in business analysis, marketing, finance, and operations

The main difference is that Sr Data Modelers focus on designing and implementing data structures and models, while Data Analysts interpret data and generate insights. Both roles require strong analytical skills, but Data Modelers are more involved in the technical architecture of data systems.

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Senior Data Modeler

Senior Data Modeler

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Detroit, MI • On-site

$107K - $172K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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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

163rd of 278 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

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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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