Data Modeler

As an Alation Data Modeler at Incedo, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining logical and physical data models using Alation and other modeling tools. Your responsibilities will include curating and managing metadata, business glossaries, and lineage information in the Alation Data Catalog. You will collaborate closely with data architects and engineers to ensure alignment with enterprise data standards. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain logical and physical data models using Alation and other modeling tools. - Curate and manage metadata, business glossaries, and lineage information in the Alation Data Catalog. - Define and implement data onboarding, cataloging, and approval workflows in Alation. - Develop and execute data validation checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems. - Partner with data owners, analysts, and governance teams to enhance catalog adoption. Qualifications Required: - Strong hands-on experience with Alation Data Catalog (metadata curation, lineage, and governance workflows). - Proficiency in data modeling tools and standards (ER/Studio, Erwin, DBT, or equivalent). - Excellent SQL and data validation skills across relational and analytical databases. - Experience with data quality frameworks and validation automation using Python or similar scripting languages. - Good understanding of data governance, lineage, and cataloging processes. - Experience working with cloud data platforms (GCP BigQuery, Snowflake, or Azure Synapse). In addition to the above, the preferred qualifications for this role include exposure to data observability and data issue triaging processes, knowledge of business glossary integration, policy enforcement, and Alation APIs, as well as familiarity with ETL/ELT pipelines and metadata harvesting from tools like Airflow, Informatica, or DBT. If you possess certification or training in Alation, data governance, or cloud data platforms, it would be considered a plus. In summary, as an Alation Data Modeler at Incedo, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of data through effective data modeling, metadata management, process design, and collaboration with various teams within the organization.,