Data Modeler

Deeplight; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Data Modeler to modernize enterprise data ecosystems. This high-impact role involves designing scalable data models and semantic layers, utilizing tools like AWS Glue and Apache Iceberg. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in data modelling, with expertise in semantic technologies and knowledge graph development. Join us to shape AI's future while contributing to transformative solutions for our clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data modelling for Lakehouse or data warehouse environments.
• Proficiency in semantic layer design, ontologies, and knowledge graph development.
• Familiarity with Medallion architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models for Medallion architecture.
• Implement dimensional modelling for analytical layers.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers for graph scalability.

Skills

Data modelling

Semantic layer design

Knowledge graph development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

7+ years in data modelling or data architecture roles

Tools

AWS Glue

Apache Iceberg

ERwin

PowerDesigner

Job description

DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations. Are you a data visionary who thrives at the intersection of complex architecture and strategic business value? We are seeking a Data Modeler to spearhead the modernisation of enterprise data ecosystems. This is a high‑impact consultancy role designed for an expert who can bridge the gap between low‑level data engineering and high‑level decision intelligence. Your primary objective will be to design and implement scalable data models and semantic layers within Lakehouse architectures. You will go beyond traditional warehousing to build the "connective tissue" of the enterprise—designing robust Knowledge Graphs and Ontologies that enable seamless interoperability and advanced data discovery.

Responsibilities

• Design conceptual, logical and physical data models for Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
• Implement dimensional modelling for analytical layers.
• Apply Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD2) and historical tracking techniques.
• Define and enforce naming conventions, metadata standards and maintain model documentation.
• Design and implement a semantic layer to enable business‑friendly data access and self‑service analytics.
• Work with advanced AI‑tooling for semantic layer deployment and integration.
• Develop and maintain ontologies and taxonomies to standardise business concepts across domains.
• Ensure semantic consistency across data products and reporting layers.
• Build and maintain knowledge graphs to represent relationships between entities and enable advanced data discovery.
• Integrate knowledge graph capabilities with Lakehouse metadata and lineage tools (e.g., OpenMetadata).
• Collaborate with architects and platform engineers to ensure graph scalability and performance.
• Work closely with Data Architects to align models with Lakehouse design principles.
• Partner with Data Engineers to ensure models are correctly implemented in Glue and Iceberg tables.
• Collaborate with Data Quality teams to embed validation rules and ensure compliance.
• Ensure models support schema evolution, partitioning strategies and performance optimisation.
• Create reusable modelling templates and best practices for Data Factory squads.

As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people. While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with DeepLight. We're looking for individuals who are not only world‑class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills. You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the "why" behind your technical decisions and effectively "selling" your vision to high‑level stakeholders. If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting‑edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.

Diversity & Inclusion

At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive and contribute their unique strengths to our specialised AI and data solutions. We aim to ensure our application and interview process is accessible, predictable and fair for all candidates. If you require any specific adjustments to the application process, or if you require any reasonable adjustments following successful interview progress, please let us know. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data modelling for Lakehouse or data warehouse environments.
• Proficiency in semantic layer design, ontologies and knowledge graph development.
• Familiarity with AWS Glue, Apache Iceberg and Medallion architecture.
• Understanding of metadata management and lineage tools (OpenMetadata preferred).
• 7+ years in data modelling or data architecture roles.
• Experience in semantic technologies, knowledge graphs and a financial services domain is a strong plus.

Additional Skills

• Experience with data modelling tools (ERwin, PowerDesigner or similar).
• Experience with semantic layer tools (e.g., Zaimler, AtScale or equivalent).
• Experience with knowledge graph frameworks (e.g., RDF, OWL, Neo4j or similar).
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Communicating and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Working in a fast‑paced environment and delivering aggressive migration targets.
• Collaborating and communicating with different levels of stakeholders.
• Working with Jira and an agile way of working.