Data Modeler with P&C

Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.

With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.

Job Description

Position: Data Modeler

Location: NY/NJ (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ months

Must have property and casualty insurance domain experience.

Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Modeling:

• Design, create, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for data warehouses, claims databases, and other data storage systems.
• Work with claims stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into Data Modeling specifications.
• Develop and maintain entity-relationship (ER) diagrams and other types of data flow representations.

Data Analysis:

• Analyse business requirements and current systems to ensure data model alignment.
• Perform data profiling to understand claims data structures, relationships, and quality.
• Identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and gaps within data sources.

Database Design and Architecture:

• Collaborate with Database Administrators (DBAs) and Data Architects to design efficient, high-performance database structures.
• Define database schema, indexes, relationships, and constraints to ensure data consistency and integrity.
• Ensure data models adhere to industry standards and best practices.

Collaboration with Business and IT Teams:

• Work closely with claims business analysts, data engineers, and IT teams to define data requirements and model solutions.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure proper data understanding and usage.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data storage and retrieval.

Data Integration:

• Design and implement data integration strategies to combine data from multiple sources.
• Ensure seamless data flow and integration between systems, databases, and applications.
• Monitor and optimize data transfer processes to enhance performance and reduce latency.

Performance Optimization:

• Optimize data models and queries for performance improvements in data retrieval and reporting.
• Analyse and resolve performance bottlenecks in data systems or applications.

Documentation and Standards:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive data model documentation for future reference and troubleshooting.
• Define and enforce standards for data naming conventions, data structure formats, and documentation practices.
• Provide guidance on how to interpret and implement data models.

Data Governance and Security:

• Ensure data models comply with data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the security team to implement security controls and ensure sensitive data is protected.
• Support data privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Model Review and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct data model reviews and validation sessions to ensure quality and alignment with business needs.
• Perform data model testing to identify issues or errors before implementation.

Training and Mentorship:

• Provide training and guidance to team members, such as data engineers and analysts, on how to use and maintain data models effectively.
• Mentor junior data modelers and help them grow their skills in the field.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with new Data Modeling techniques, tools, and technologies.
• Continuously improve existing data models by applying lessons learned, optimizing structures, and incorporating feedback.

Skills and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Data Modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, Microsoft Visio, Oracle SQL Developer).
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and data integration tools.
• Knowledge of SQL and scripting languages for data manipulation and Modeling.
• Understanding of data governance, data security, and privacy practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Regards,

Manoj

Derex Technologies INC

Contact : 973-834-5005 Ext 206

Additional Information

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