Senior Enterprise Data Modeler

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental & vision

401(k)

Wellbeats membership

Gym discount

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior data modeling professional in the United States to lead enterprise domain modeling and establish canonical data structures that support APIs, integrations, and cloud platforms.

You will guide Snowflake-based designs, enforce modeling standards, mentor junior modelers, and collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and API teams to ensure consistent model representations across contracts and payloads in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data modeling or enterprise data architecture.
• Experience delivering enterprise and domain data models in complex environments.
• Experience with canonical data models for APIs and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise domain modeling by defining core entities, relationships, and semantics.
• Develop and govern canonical data models for APIs and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with EA and API teams to align models in API contracts.
• Translate business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical models.
• Guide cloud data modeling in Snowflake with standards for scalability.
• Establish and enforce modeling standards and documentation.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions to resolve semantic differences.
• Mentor junior modelers through reviews and coaching.
• Manage model lifecycle: versioning, impact analysis, evolution.
• Communicate modeling concepts to business leaders and engineers.

Skills

Data modeling

Enterprise architecture

Information architecture

Canonical data models

APIs & schemas

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Role Summary

This senior data modeling position involves leading enterprise domain modeling efforts to establish shared understanding and reusable data structures across the organization. The role requires expertise in defining, governing, and implementing canonical data models to support enterprise APIs, integrations, and cloud data platforms. The candidate will provide technical leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure standards are maintained throughout the data model lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise domain modeling initiatives by defining core entities, relationships, and business semantics.
Develop and govern canonical data models as the semantic foundation for enterprise APIs and integration patterns.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and API teams to ensure consistent representation of models in API schemas, contracts, and payloads.
Translate business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical data models with clear traceability.
Guide cloud data modeling in Snowflake, aligning designs with enterprise standards for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Establish and enforce modeling standards, including naming conventions, key strategies, and documentation practices.
Facilitate cross-functional sessions to resolve semantic differences and drive consensus on enterprise data models.
Provide technical mentorship to junior modelers through coaching, design reviews, and process improvements.
Manage model lifecycle activities such as versioning, impact analysis, and controlled evolution.
Communicate complex modeling concepts clearly to business leaders, architects, engineers, and analysts.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in data modeling, enterprise data architecture, or information architecture. Proven success delivering enterprise and domain data models in complex, multi-organizational environments. Hands-on experience creating conceptual, logical, and physical models supporting diverse business needs. Demonstrated expertise in defining and governing canonical data models for API and enterprise integrations. Experience working with modern cloud data platforms, with Snowflake expertise strongly preferred. Strong understanding of modeling principles and trade-offs, including normalization, dimensional modeling, and history management. Ability to partner effectively with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data structures. Skilled in influencing stakeholders, facilitating consensus, and making data-driven decisions without authority. Experience mentoring and leading data modelers to ensure quality and consistency.

Publishing Pay Range: $75.00 - $90.00 Hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with a mix of onsite and remote work.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do.

GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries.

We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company.
• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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