Data Modeler

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in need of a Data Modeler in Westlake, TX.

Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain data models that support business operations, reporting, analytics, and integration needs
* Build conceptual, logical, and physical models for transactional and analytical systems
* Create data mapping specifications, transformation logic, and business rules for large-scale data platforms
* Partner with product, architecture, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions
* Define and promote data modeling standards, naming conventions, and best practices
* Support data quality, governance, metadata, lineage, and stewardship initiatives
* Optimize data structures for performance, scalability, usability, and long-term maintainability
* Guide engineering teams on data design, integration patterns, and dataset development
* Identify opportunities to modernize legacy models and improve data architecture
* Participate in Agile planning, design reviews, and backlog refinement

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
* 8+ years of experience in data modeling, database design, data architecture, or related data roles
* Strong experience creating conceptual, logical, physical, dimensional, normalized, and enterprise data models
* Hands-on experience with relational databases, SQL development, and performance tuning
* Knowledge of data warehousing, operational data stores, ETL/ELT, and data integration practices
* Experience with data modeling tools such as Erwin, PowerDesigner, Hackolade, or similar platforms
* Familiarity with insurance, financial services, or other highly transactional business domains
* Understanding of data governance, metadata management, lineage, and data lifecycle concepts
* Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to partner across technical and business teams in an Agile environment
* Passion for data quality, modern data design, and continuous improvement
* Experience with cloud data platforms, data lakes, or lakehouse architectures is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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