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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Modeler - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Dimensional Modeling, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), PowerDesigner, Cloud Platform System, Model Validation, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Physical Data Models, Legacy Systems, Databricks - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6FC51D986230443D9F04CF254BCEDC0E/job/ ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Modeler with strong knowledge of insurance products and data modeling principles to join our Actuarial Data Management team. This role is critical for designing and maintaining enterprise data models that support business processes and analytics. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with business acumen to ensure models align with organizational goals and regulatory standards., Proficiency in data modeling concepts (normalization, dimensional modeling, ER diagrams) and single-source-of-truth concepts/repositories -Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar). -Familiarity with data warehousing and ETL frameworks. -Experience with ER Studio preferred (or similar tools like ERwin, PowerDesigner). -Excellent communication, problem-solving ability, and capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment. -Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks) is a plus. -Knowledge of actuarial or financial products and data structures. -Exposure to metadata management and data governance frameworks. ## Description An insurance company is looking for an experienced Data Modeler with strong knowledge of insurance products and data modeling principles to join the Data Management team supporting the Actuarial Transformation initiatives. This role is critical for designing and maintaining enterprise data models that support business processes and analytics. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with business acumen to ensure models align with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Experience working cross functionally with technical engineers and architects, as well as business stakeholders will be critical for a successful delivery. The team works core PST hours and this will be full-time 40 hours a week., Design and Develop Source-Agnostic Data Models: Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models for insurance-related products, ensuring scalability and compliance with enterprise standards. Translate Business Requirements: Work closely with actuaries, business analysts, and IT teams to convert complex insurance product requirements into robust data structures. Data Governance & Documentation: Maintain metadata, data dictionaries, and ER diagrams; ensure adherence to modeling best practices and naming conventions. Support Integration & Migration: Assist in onboarding new data sources, mapping legacy systems, and supporting ETL processes for actuarial and reporting platforms. Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to validate models, troubleshoot issues, and optimize data model performance for reporting and analytics. -Strong understanding of insurance products (Employee Benefits, Investments, Annuities, Life, Disability, etc.) and related business processes. -Engage actively with business SMEs, drive conversations, document business products/processes and translate that knowledge into data models. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [How to TDD in legacy code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/309-how-to-tdd-in-legacy-code) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [From A2A to MCP: How AI’s “Brains” are Connecting to “Arms and Legs”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1631-from-a2a-to-mcp-how-ai-s-brains-are-connecting-to-arms-and-legs) - [Getting to Know Your Legacy (System) with AI-Driven Software Archeology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1437-getting-to-know-your-legacy-system-with-ai-driven-software-archeology) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)