Job Summary:
Dexian is seeking a Data Modeler with Erwin for an opportunity with a client located in Glen Allen, VA.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in defining an architectural vision and solution architecture which aligns with the enterprise architecture strategy, technology, and platform choices
- Describes the solution intent and the associated operating environment, determines the primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, defining non-functional requirements and architectural runway to support new epics/features
- Ensures the solution is fit for purpose and use by working with stakeholders, vendors/service providers, and evaluating the impact of strategic design decisions
- Works across business and technology to create the solution intent and architectural vision and evolves it to an emerging backlog
- Consults the business to clearly understand the business problems and technology to understand the technology challenges of the solution and finds creative solutions through practical experiments and POCs
- Leads rapid shaping of a high-level architecture with details filled in with emerging business requirements; ensures architecture is flexible and modular and designed to adapt easily
- Utilizes the defined best practices, templates, and documentation to create architectural designs; suggests improvements to best practices and templates through practical knowledge
- Works with Product Manager/Owner to plan and prioritize technology focused backlog items for the architecture runway to enable business epics/features
- Clarifies the architecture for the development teams to support implementation and provides solution options to resolve any architectural impediments
- Performs design and code reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (e.g., security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability)
- Educates team members on the technology practices, standardization strategies and best practices to create innovative solutions
Requirements:
- 5+ years of data modeling experience in Erwin (preferred) or PowerDesigner
- Experience developing and enhancing conceptual, logical and physical data models
- Experience working with big data and eco system (e.g. Hadoop, Hive, pySpark, HBase, Sqoop, Impala, Kafka, Flume, Oozie, MapReduce, S3 etc.)
- Experience with high level programming languages (Perl, Python, Java, etc)
- Experience working with database systems (e.g. Exadata, NoSQL, Cassandra, Neo4j, etc.)
- Experience working as part of an Agile team and using Agile SDLC tools (Jira, etc.)
- Ability to partner with other functional areas to ensure execution of design, development, testing, debugging and documenting application
- Ability to develop awareness of business function for which application is being designed in order to drive out detailed requirements and form effective partnerships
- Strong analytical ability, independent problem solving, and good communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and deliver in a fast paced agile environment
- Expert knowledge and experience in software development methodologies and industry practices
- Expert understanding and experience with building and deploying enterprise applications
- Ability to work in a matrix environment with minimal supervision
- Excellent written, verbal and diagramming skills. Expertise in using PowerPoint and clearly articulating findings/presenting solutions
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.