Data Modeler

One of our direct client is urgently looking for a Data Modeler at Sunnyvale, CA.

Duration: 6 to 12+ months

Rate: DOE

• Accountable for analyzing and developing complex logical database designs, logical data models, and relational data definitions in support of corporate and customer information systems requirements.
• Understands the methodologies and technologies that depict the flow of data within and between technology systems and business functions/operations.

An ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is passionate about discovering and solving complicated problems, learning complex systems, working with numbers, and organizing and communicating data and reports. The candidate should be interested in the e-commerce industry.

• Work with product, technology, and business teams to drive complex data and trend analyses to root cause issues and propose ways to improve the platform.
• Responsible for defining, developing, and communicating key metrics and business trends to partner and management teams
• Model data in order to create reporting and dashboards for business process management and data mining.
• Pull data required to conduct business analysis, build reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor the performance.
• Work with the stakeholders to make data-driven decisions.

• Strong understanding of math, statistics, calculus, and game theory
• Previous work in optimization spaces like resource allocation, pricing, etc.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Technical expertise regarding data models, storage schema, data mining, and segmentation techniques
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Hive queries
• Knowledge in at least one programming language (Python, Java, Scala)
• Hands-on experience in accessing data from No
  
  SQL storage is highly desirable. (Couch Base, HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.)
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing large datasets (Excel, R, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
• Knowledge of JSON, XML would be a plus
• Data visualization and reporting using at least one of Tableau, Qlik View, or Pentaho
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

• 6+ Years of experience in a relevant role
• Experience in the retail industry would be a plus