Data Modeler

Best Buy Canada; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology retailer in Vancouver is seeking a Data Modeler to design and develop scalable data warehousing solutions. You will lead architectural decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data models. The role offers a remote-first work environment and competitive compensation, ensuring employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Employee discounts on tech

Flexible health benefits

TFSA and RRSP programs

Matched company pension plan

Training programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a data warehouse designer with platforms like Snowflake or Azure Synapse.
• Expert knowledge in data mapping, transformation processes, and SQL.
• Proficiency in data modeling tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data models optimized for cloud data warehousing.
• Lead discussions on data modeling and architecture.
• Collaborate with teams to translate needs into data solutions.

Skills

Data mapping

Data transformation processes

SQL

Data modeling tools

Metadata management

Microsoft Azure

Tools

Snowflake

Azure Synapse

SAP power designer

ER/studio

erwin

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Data Modeler

Are you passionate about data modeling and development?

This role encompasses both hands-on data modeling and the architectural guidance necessary to develop robust data warehouse solutions. You will be instrumental in designing data structures that support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis for business intelligence, ultimately empowering data-driven decisions across the organization. A key responsibility will be the efficient design and development of our cloud data warehouse.

We practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions at our head office, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative and social purposes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable and flexible conceptual, logical, and physical data models optimized for data warehousing on cloud platforms.
• Lead technical discussions on data modeling and data warehouse architecture, contributing to key architectural decisions.
• Design and implement end-to-end data warehouse architectures that align with business objectives and data requirements.
• Optimize data models and database designs for performance, ensuring efficient data processing and querying within the data warehousing environment.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data architects, and data engineers, to understand and translate business needs into effective data warehousing solutions.
• Take ownership of the design and development of our cloud data warehouse, ensuring its efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and maintain essential documentation, including playbooks, business rules, data dictionaries, and data lineage models.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a data warehouse designer utilizing platforms such as Snowflake or Azure Synapse.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in data mapping, data transformation processes, and SQL, with a proven ability to implement physical and relational data models for data warehouse solutions.
• Proficiency in industry-standard data modeling tools and techniques (e.g. SAP power designer, ER/studio, erwin, UML, dimensional modeling, etc.).
• Practical experience with metadata management concepts and related tools.
• Expert-level understanding and experience with a modern data technology stack, such as Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Streams, Databricks).

Why you’ll love it here

• Remote-first work environment.
• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one.
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program.
• TFSA and RRSP programs.
• 100% matched company pension plan.
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills.

About Best Buy

As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements.

Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.

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Compensation

Annualized base pay range: $105,000 - $115,000. There is a bonus component attached to this role in addition to the base salary.

Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3