Data Modeler Jobs

Data Modeler jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, with specializations in dimensional modeling, data warehouse design, and enterprise architecture, from entry-level to principal and staff roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top stateIllinois
Top employerPingWind
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type45% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Manager, R&D Data Modeler
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Manager, R&D Data Modeler
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Compensation & Benefits
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$125k - $165k/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Airflow Modeler – Data Center Design
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Airflow Modeler – Data Center Design
Arcadis
New York, New York
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
$110k - $150k/yr
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
10,000+

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Tableau Data Engineer & Modeler
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Tableau Data Engineer & Modeler
TechInsights
Denver, Colorado
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$86k - $91k/yr
201-500

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BIM Modeler - Data Center
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BIM Modeler - Data Center
IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
IT Support

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Data Modeler with Snowflake, ELT/orchestration tools (dbt), and Python-based data engineering
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Data Modeler with Snowflake, ELT/orchestration tools (dbt), and Python-based data engineering
Infosys
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
10,000+

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Data Modeler Job Market

Who's Hiring

PingWind2 open roles
EY1 open role
STERIS1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data modeler jobs.

  • Proficiency in SQL for querying, transforming, and validating data models
  • Experience with dimensional modeling techniques such as Kimball star schema or Data Vault
  • Hands-on work with data modeling tools like erwin, ER/Studio, or dbt
  • Familiarity with cloud data warehouse platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
  • Ability to collaborate with business analysts to translate requirements into logical and physical models
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Data Modeler Job Search

Tailor your resume to modeling notation

Hiring managers scan for specific notation fluency, so call out whether your experience is in Kimball, Inmon, or Data Vault 2.0. Vague references to 'data modeling' get filtered out before a human reads your resume.

List every modeling tool you have used

Job postings for data modelers almost always require specific tools like erwin, ER/Studio, or dbt. Put these in a dedicated skills section so applicant tracking systems can match your profile to the posting's requirements without guessing.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists data modeler openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show schema evolution in your portfolio

Bring two or three examples of schemas you designed, including one that required significant revision after deployment. Interviewers want to see how you handle real-world change requests, not just greenfield design work.

Prepare to whiteboard a star schema live

Many data modeler interviews include a live design exercise where you are handed a business requirement and asked to sketch dimension and fact tables on the spot. Practice drawing clean ERDs under time pressure before your interview.

Negotiate by anchoring to cloud platform expertise

If you have hands-on experience modeling for Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift specifically, name the platform during offer discussions. Cloud-platform-specific modeling expertise commands a premium over general relational database experience in most current postings.

Data Modeler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most data modelers?

The companies hiring the most data modelers right now include PingWind, EY, and STERIS, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, New York, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies consistently drive the most sustained hiring volume for this role.

How many data modeler jobs are remote?

About 82% of data modeler openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed data teams. Roles focused on cloud data warehouse modeling and dbt development tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring close collaboration with on-site engineering teams are more likely to expect regular in-office presence.

How do you become a data modeler?

Start by building a solid foundation in relational database design and SQL, then study dimensional modeling methods such as Kimball star schemas and Data Vault. Work on personal or open-source projects to produce portfolio schemas you can discuss in interviews. Earning a certification in a modeling tool or a cloud data platform strengthens your application considerably before you apply for your first dedicated role.

Can I get hired as a data modeler without direct experience?

Yes, candidates transition into data modeler roles most successfully by coming from a database administrator, data analyst, or backend engineering background where they already wrote complex SQL and worked with relational schemas. Building a public portfolio of logical and physical models, even from practice datasets, gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your design thinking and closes the experience gap effectively.

What does the data modeler interview process look like?

Most data modeler interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering SQL and schema design fundamentals, and a live or take-home design exercise where you model a business scenario from scratch. Final rounds typically involve a panel with data engineers, architects, or analytics leads who probe your reasoning behind design decisions and your approach to handling schema changes after a model goes into production.

Where can I find and apply to data modeler jobs?

You can find and apply to data modeler jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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