Harnham
Job Description
Senior Data Modeler
Hybrid 3-4 days onsite
Location : Phoenix, Arizona
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000 base
A large, operationally complex organization is undergoing a major modernization of its data platform and is building a new, cloud-native analytics foundation from the ground up. This is a greenfield opportunity for a senior-level data modeler to establish best practices, influence architecture, and help shape how data is organized and used across the business.
This role sits at the center of a multi-year transformation focused on modern analytics, scalable data products, and strong collaboration between data and business teams.
What You’ll Be Working On
Designing and implementing enterprise data models across conceptual, logical, and physical layers
Establishing Medallion architecture patterns and reusable modeling assets
Building dimensional and semantic models that support analytics and reporting
Partnering closely with domain experts and functional leaders to translate business needs into data structures
Collaborating with data engineers to align models with ELT pipelines and analytics frameworks
Helping define modeling standards and upskilling senior engineers in modern data modeling practices
Contributing hands-on to data engineering work where needed (SQL, transformations, optimization)
Proactively identifying analytics opportunities and recommending data structures to support them
This role is roughly 40% data modeling, 30% hands-on engineering, and 30% cross-functional collaboration.
Must-Have Experience
Strong, hands‑on experience with data modeling (dimensional, canonical, semantic)
Deep understanding of Medallion architecture
Advanced SQL and experience working with a modern cloud data warehouse
Experience with dbt for transformations and modeling
Hands‑on experience in cloud‑native data environments (AWS preferred)
Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly
Experience collaborating closely with data engineers on execution
Nice to Have
Python experience
Familiarity with Informatica or reverse‑engineering legacy data models
Exposure to streaming or near‑real‑time data pipelines
Experience with visualization tools (tool choice is flexible)
Who Will Thrive in This Role
A senior individual contributor who enjoys building from scratch
Someone who can act as a modeling expert and mentor in an organization formalizing this practice
Comfortable working in ambiguity and taking initiative
Strong communicator who enjoys partnering with both technical and non‑technical teams
Equally comfortable discussing business concepts and physical data models
Why This Role Is Unique
Greenfield data modeling initiative with real influence
Opportunity to define standards that will be used across the organization
Work on large‑scale, real‑world operational and analytical data
High visibility within a growing data organization
Flexible work setup for individual contributors
If you’re excited about shaping a modern data foundation and want to be the person who defines how data is modeled, understood, and used, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.
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Senior Data Modeler
Hybrid 3-4 days onsite
Location : Phoenix, Arizona
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000 base
A large, operationally complex organization is undergoing a major modernization of its data platform and is building a new, cloud-native analytics foundation from the ground up. This is a greenfield opportunity for a senior-level data modeler to establish best practices, influence architecture, and help shape how data is organized and used across the business.
This role sits at the center of a multi-year transformation focused on modern analytics, scalable data products, and strong collaboration between data and business teams.
What You’ll Be Working On
Designing and implementing enterprise data models across conceptual, logical, and physical layers
Establishing Medallion architecture patterns and reusable modeling assets
Building dimensional and semantic models that support analytics and reporting
Partnering closely with domain experts and functional leaders to translate business needs into data structures
Collaborating with data engineers to align models with ELT pipelines and analytics frameworks
Helping define modeling standards and upskilling senior engineers in modern data modeling practices
Contributing hands-on to data engineering work where needed (SQL, transformations, optimization)
Proactively identifying analytics opportunities and recommending data structures to support them
This role is roughly 40% data modeling, 30% hands-on engineering, and 30% cross-functional collaboration.
Must-Have Experience
Strong, hands‑on experience with data modeling (dimensional, canonical, semantic)
Deep understanding of Medallion architecture
Advanced SQL and experience working with a modern cloud data warehouse
Experience with dbt for transformations and modeling
Hands‑on experience in cloud‑native data environments (AWS preferred)
Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly
Experience collaborating closely with data engineers on execution
Nice to Have
Python experience
Familiarity with Informatica or reverse‑engineering legacy data models
Exposure to streaming or near‑real‑time data pipelines
Experience with visualization tools (tool choice is flexible)
Who Will Thrive in This Role
A senior individual contributor who enjoys building from scratch
Someone who can act as a modeling expert and mentor in an organization formalizing this practice
Comfortable working in ambiguity and taking initiative
Strong communicator who enjoys partnering with both technical and non‑technical teams
Equally comfortable discussing business concepts and physical data models
Why This Role Is Unique
Greenfield data modeling initiative with real influence
Opportunity to define standards that will be used across the organization
Work on large‑scale, real‑world operational and analytical data
High visibility within a growing data organization
Flexible work setup for individual contributors
If you’re excited about shaping a modern data foundation and want to be the person who defines how data is modeled, understood, and used, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact.
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