Business Analyst - Data Modelling

DiceTek UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 189,720 - 301,320; Full time

Job summary

DiceTek UAE is looking for a Business Analyst specializing in Data Modelling in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This full-time role involves gathering and analyzing business requirements, creating data models using tools like Erwin and ER Studio, and supporting data governance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT and 3-8 years of experience in similar roles, with a strong focus on clear documentation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in data-centric roles.
• Strong working experience with data modelling tools such as Erwin and ER Studio.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into logical and physical data models.
• Support data governance and data quality initiatives.

Skills

Business analysis

Data modelling

Erwin

ER Studio

Data governance

Data quality

User Acceptance Testing support

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Data dictionaries

ER diagrams

Metadata repositories

Job description

Business Analyst - Data Modelling in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role is an IT & Services opportunity for a data-focused business analyst with strong experience in Erwin, ER Studio, data modelling, business requirements analysis, data mapping, metadata documentation, and data governance support.

Job Details: Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Industry: IT and Services | Function: Business Analysis-Research | Job Type: Full-time | Salary: 17000-27000 (estimated).

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across business, technology, reporting, and data teams.
• Translate business needs into logical and physical data models that support enterprise systems, reporting platforms, and analytics requirements.
• Design, maintain, and review data models using Erwin, ER Studio, or equivalent data modelling platforms.
• Collaborate with data architects, developers, database teams, governance teams, and business users to ensure data model alignment with business objectives.
• Perform data analysis, data mapping, source-to-target mapping, and data lineage documentation to support data transparency and traceability.
• Ensure data integrity, normalization, standardization, consistency, and quality across systems and data structures.
• Support data governance and data quality initiatives by documenting data definitions, ownership, rules, relationships, and control requirements.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, ER diagrams, metadata repositories, entity definitions, attribute descriptions, and relationship documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend data-driven solutions that improve reporting, operations, and system performance.
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing by validating data-related requirements, model outputs, mapping rules, and business expectations.
• Work with stakeholders to clarify data issues, document gaps, track defects, and support remediation activities.
• Provide insights through reporting, data analysis, and structured documentation to support better decision-making.
• Participate in workshops, requirement sessions, model reviews, impact assessments, and solution validation discussions.
• Maintain clear documentation for business requirements, data model changes, lineage flows, data rules, and UAT outcomes.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Management, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in data-centric roles.
• Strong working experience with data modelling tools such as Erwin, ER Studio, or equivalent platforms.
• Good understanding of logical data modelling, physical data modelling, entity-relationship modelling, normalization, metadata, and data dictionaries.
• Experience translating business requirements into structured data models, mapping documents, lineage flows, and functional specifications.
• Ability to analyze complex data requirements and explain data concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of data integrity, data standardization, data governance, and data quality practices.
• Experience supporting UAT, validating data requirements, tracking defects, and coordinating resolution with technical teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across business, technology, and governance teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder groups.
• A structured and proactive approach to documentation, requirement management, and data-driven improvement.

Skills Set

• Business analysis
• Data modelling
• Erwin
• ER Studio
• Logical data models
• Physical data models
• Data architecture support
• Data requirements gathering
• Data mapping
• Source-to-target mapping
• Data lineage
• Data analysis
• Data dictionaries
• ER diagrams
• Metadata repositories
• Entity-relationship modelling
• Data integrity
• Data normalization
• Data standardization
• Data quality
• Data governance
• Functional specifications
• Process improvement
• User Acceptance Testing support
• Reporting analysisStakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Documentation
• Problem-solving
• Decision support

Why Join Us

This opportunity is a strong fit for a Business Analyst who wants to work on data modelling, data governance, and enterprise data improvement initiatives in Abu Dhabi's technology sector. It offers exposure to Erwin, ER Studio, metadata management, data lineage, UAT, and cross-functional data projects where accurate models and clear requirements directly support better systems, cleaner data, and stronger business decisions.

About the Company

Dicetek LLC is a technology services and consulting company supporting clients across the UAE and the wider region with skilled professionals in business analysis, data management, software development, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. The company helps organizations improve enterprise data structures, strengthen technology delivery, enhance governance, and build scalable digital solutions that support long-term business growth.