Data Modeller

Recruiter:

Psybergate

Job Ref:

JHB000027/RN

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides specialised resourcing for client projects.
We are looking for a Data Modeller to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1 year contract role.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

What you will be doing:

To design and maintain optimal data models/structures at both an enterprise and system / application level that meet the business and architectural objectives of the organisation.
To create structures that enable data to be persisted in a structured way to enable the value of the data to be unlocked.
To create appropriate data and class structures that enable the flow of data between providers and consumers.
Design data models that meet the business requirements and align to the agreed architecture framework.
Ensure data modelling deliverables are delivered according to project plan and budget to meet commitment to stakeholders.
Ensure all data modelling activities and deliverables are aligned to the development methodology and to the data modelling principles and standards
Adopt the Enterprise Data Model (which is based on the IFW) as a standard for data model designs to leverage best practice and fast track data modelling efforts.
Translate business requirements into data requirements.
Analyse and profile the source data to understand data quality issues , relationships, patterns and rules in the data.
Structure data requirements into logical data constructs based on the Enterprise Data Model, including ERD models, dimensional models and UML class models to ensure optimal implementation.
Compile Source to Target Mapping Specifications including the appropriate Transformation Rules
Identifying definitive or authoritative source of data ; analysing source data; and identifying gaps to target structures
Enable physical implementation of the data structure by generating the first cut physical data model from the logical data model.
Facilitate dataflow understanding by collating dataflow diagrams outlining the flow of data across systems and interfaces.
Reduce non value adding work by identifying opportunity for re-use of the Enterprise Data Model
Maintain up to date knowledge of latest developments in the Data Modelling domain, including reading; continuous professional development courses; seminars and conferences.
Contribute to the creation of a comprehensive governed framework by working with the data modelling CoE and contributing towards defining the data modelling standards.
Advise stakeholders on application of data modelling practices through consultation.

What we are looking for:

Completed degree/diploma or any other in the related fields
3 years experience IT related with 2 years in a Data Modelling role.
TOGAF and DAMA certification would be beneficiary
Must be very good with Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Modelling, Data Warehouse layers and Metadata.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note that most of our positions are remote however candidates should be residing within the traveling distance as circumstance of the opportunity can change.

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