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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Model Architect - **Company:** Stride, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,202.0 - $111,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Outlook, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Enterprise Information Management, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, DataOps, Software Engineering, Data Classification, Snowflake, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Physical Data Models, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2658d6cc-40f2-471c-984c-987fec4cd05f ## About the Role Five (5) years of hands-on experience with relational and dimensional data modeling Certificates and Licenses: CBIP Certification a plus. OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Expert knowledge of metadata management and related tools Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Advanced troubleshooting skills Detail oriented, capable of envisioning edge-cases that are likely to happen in the real data sets Aware of software engineering / DevOps best practices (Source control & branching patterns, automated testing, automated deployments) Ideally capable of writing data transformations in code, but in some organizations may utilize a GUI tool Understanding of modern CI / CD practices and principles, with experience in Jenkins development preferred Strong understanding of DataOps principles Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency. Ability to travel 10% of the time Ability to clear required background check desired Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or other relevant discipline * Familiarity with Dbt, Snowflake, Alation, Power BI ## Description Summary: The Data Model Architect assists with the design and implementation of company databases. As a data modeler architect, you will be working closely with platform architects, product owners and data analysts to implement data modeling solutions that streamline and support enterprise information management. To ensure success as a data model architect, you should have in-depth knowledge of data warehousing, as well as expert communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch data model architect should be able to design models that reduce data redundancy, streamline data movements, and improve enterprise information management. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Analyzing and translating business needs into supporting, conceptual data models; Working with development teams to create physical data models and implementation road maps; Developing best practices for data model development to ensure consistency; Ensuring data models adhere to data classification and governance objectives; Reviewing data models in data systems for variances, efficiency, and interoperability; Evangelizing data models and aligning their use to support a variety of business needs; Troubleshooting and optimizing data models., The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. 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