Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA
16 days ago
Sr Data Architect - Tempt to Hire - Remote
Introduction Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview Senior Data Modeler We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Modeler to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of large databases on the Azure platform. As a Data Modeler, you will be responsible for creating and optimizing data models, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in data modeling, database design, and hands-on experience with Azure services. Who we are: Gallagher Bassett is a for-profit company with a positive social impact. We help injured workers get back to health (and back to work) faster, cheaper, and with less administrative burden. In broader terms, we’re a company of experts navigating the complex world of claims management so that our clients can focus on their own businesses. GB has over 4,000 employees, with operations in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits Fun and flexible work environment Apprenticeship model with significant development opportunities and emphasis on professional growth Challenging, thought-provoking work on high-performing team with significant impact to the organization How you'll make an impact Responsibilities: Design and develop data models for large-scale databases on the Azure platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders, including data architects, developers, and business analysts, to understand data requirements and translate them into effective data models. Optimize database structures and schemas to improve query performance and data retrieval efficiency. Implement best practices for data modeling, including normalization, denormalization, indexing, and partitioning strategies. Conduct data profiling and analysis to identify data quality issues and propose solutions for data cleansing and enrichment. Work closely with the development team to ensure seamless integration of data models into application systems. Perform data modeling reviews and provide guidance to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data modeling techniques, tools, and technologies. Collaborate with database administrators to monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and indexing strategies. Document data models, data dictionaries, and related artifacts to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain data lineage. Monitor system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new features. Guide and coach staff members on standards, guidelines, best practices, and adherence to set standards. About You Job Qualifications: In-depth understanding of multi-dimensional and canonical design. 5+ years of data modeling experience utilizing the Power Designer tool. 7+ years of experience in architecting and building medium to large scale enterprise data warehouses and data marts. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, and Snowflake. Proven experience implementing data warehouse architecture standards, processes, and methodologies. Strong knowledge of data modeling concepts, techniques, and best practices. Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems (DBMS) such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, or Azure Cosmos DB. Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Databricks. Familiarity with data integration and ETL processes, including data ingestion, transformation, and loading. Experience with data profiling and data quality assessment tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data requirements and translate them into effective data models. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Azure certifications in data-related domains (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, Azure Database Administrator) are a plus. Able to hit the ground running with a can-do attitude. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field. #Contingent #LI-NJ1 Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more... We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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