Senior Data Modelling Lead – Enterprise Data Architect

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

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.