Senior Data Consultant (Data Modelling)

Valcon; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / mobility budget

Sabbaticals & holidays

Sports membership

Remote work abroad 10 days/year

Vibrant community

Flexible environment

Job summary

Valcon is seeking a Senior Data Modelling Specialist in the Netherlands to lead data modelling practices across projects for business and technology alignment. You will design conceptual and logical models supporting data platforms, BI, reporting and advanced analytics.

You will guide teams, define standards, and support governance initiatives while coaching colleagues and developing internal modelling frameworks within Valcon. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with data modelling, data/enterprise architecture, data management.
• Proven experience in data warehousing, BI/reporting, and enterprise modelling.
• Expertise in modelling methodologies such as Data Vault, Kimball, Inmon, Graph.
• Strong abstract thinking and ability to design solutions on both detailed and higher levels.
• Familiar with data lineage and data architecture.
• Proficient with modelling tools (PowerDesigner, ER/Studio, Sparx EA, dbt).
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of enterprise-level enterprise, conceptual, logical or physical data models.
• Drive modelling standards and best practices across projects and domains.
• Act as a sparring partner on data governance, definitions, and quality.
• Facilitate sessions to define key data entities and relationships with stakeholders.
• Align with architects, analysts and engineers to integrate models into scalable solutions.
• Coach and support mid-level and junior consultants in modelling techniques and tooling.
• Help develop Valcon’s internal modelling frameworks, best practices and solutions.
• Be an active contributor to the Valcon modelling community.

Skills

Data modelling

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Data governance

SQL

Communication

Dutch

English

Tools

PowerDesigner

ER/Studio

Sparx EA

dbt

Power BI

Job description

Are you a data modeller who thrives on shaping complex data landscapes? Do you want to lead large-scale transformations by defining the right data foundations?

As a Senior Data Modelling Specialist at Valcon, you are the bridge between business and technology. You make a difference by defining and driving data modelling practices across projects and clients. With your deep expertise, you design high-quality conceptual and logical models that support data platforms, BI, reporting, and advanced analytics.

You understand what your team needs to successfully deliver end-to-end solutions — and you guide them there. You bring structure, define standards, and support data governance initiatives for data models and across data products.

What will you do?

As a Senior Data Modelling Specialist, you own data modelling in complex environments. You align data definitions across departments, facilitate stakeholder discussions, and develop and maintain modelling frameworks. You also coach colleagues, review modelling work, and contribute to Valcon’s thought leadership in the data modelling domain.

Among your responsibilities will be the following:

• Lead the creation and implementation of enterprise-level enterprise, conceptual, logical or physical data models.
• Drive modelling standards and best practices across projects and domains.
• Act as a sparring partner on data governance, definitions, and quality.
• Facilitate sessions to define key data entities and relationships with stakeholders.
• Align with architects, analysts and engineers to integrate models into scalable solutions.
• Coach and support mid-level and junior consultants in modelling techniques and tooling.
• Help develop Valcon’s internal modelling frameworks, best practices and solutions.
• Be an active contributor to the Valcon modelling community.

What do we offer you?

• Personal development: a tailor-made growth path with trainings, courses, certifications and mentoring by experienced colleagues.
• An innovative work environment: collaborate with a team of experts pushing boundaries in data, technology, and consulting.
• Immediate impact and responsibility: you’ll make a difference for our clients from day one and are entrusted with responsibilities that will bring out the best in you.
• Inspiring work culture: a supportive, flexible, and no-nonsense environment that fosters your growth and fully allows you to be yourself.

Additionally, we offer:

• A company car or mobility budget.
• A workplace that prioritizes and respects your work-life balance (for example by offering you the option of taking a sabbatical or expand the amount of holidays per year).
• An affordable sports membership that allows you to participate in 50 different sports offered by over 10,000 partners.
• The opportunity to work remotely from abroad for 10 days per year.
• A vibrant community that organizes both professional and social events.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience with data modelling, data/enterprise architecture, data management, data analytics products.
• Proven experience in data warehousing, BI/reporting, and enterprise modelling.
• Expertise in modelling methodologies such as Data Vault, Kimball, Inmon, Graph.
• Strong abstract thinking level and able to design solutions on both detailed and higher levels.
• Familiar with data lineage and data architecture.
• Proficient with modelling tools (e.g., PowerDesigner, ER/Studio, Sparx EA, dbt).
• Strong understanding of data governance and data management.
• Skilled in SQL and familiar with other scripting or programming languages.
• Excellent communication skills – able to connect business goals with data structures.
• You are curious and have both integrity and a can-do mentality.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.