Data Modeler

Purple Drive Technologies

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in data modeling and data architecture roles.
  • Strong background in Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain.
  • Hands-on experience with Guidewire for data modeling.
  • Expertise in Erwin or similar modeling tools.
  • Proficiency in SQL and data validation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop logical and physical data models for P&C insurance processes.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts to document data mapping rules for systems.
  • Optimize physical models for performance and cost-efficiency in Snowflake.
  • Ensure compliance with business requirements and data governance standards.
  • Validate that integrations and transformations align with approved models.
  • Maintain version-controlled documentation for data models and mappings.
  • Support implementation, troubleshooting, and enhancement of data models.
  • Participate in data quality, model validation, and performance tuning assessments.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment in Woodland Hills or Los Angeles, CA.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced data tools and platforms.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in the insurance sector.
  • Potential for professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview:

Job Title: Data Modeler

Location: Onsite - Woodland Hills or Los Angeles, CA

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Modeler with extensive experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain. The ideal candidate will design scalable and high-performance data models, working closely with business and technical teams to support enterprise data initiatives across Snowflake, Guidewire, and legacy platforms.

Technical Skills Required

  • Snowflake
  • DBT
  • Erwin (or equivalent data modeling tools)
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Deep understanding of relational & dimensional modeling
Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop logical and physical data models supporting P&C insurance business processes.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts to define and document data mapping rules from Guidewire and legacy systems.
  • Optimize physical models for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency within Snowflake.
  • Ensure adherence to business requirements, technical standards, and data governance guidelines.
  • Work closely with developers to validate that integration and transformations align with approved models.
  • Maintain version-controlled documentation for data models, mappings, and transformation logic.
  • Provide support for model implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous enhancement.
  • Participate in data quality assessments, model validation, and performance tuning.
  • Offer guidance and training to cross-functional teams on data model interpretation and usage.
Required Experience & Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in data modeling and data architecture roles.
  • Strong background in the P&C Insurance domain with hands-on experience designing data models for systems like Guidewire.
  • Expertise using tools such as Erwin for modeling.
  • Strong understanding of relational, dimensional, and canonical modeling concepts.
  • Proficiency in SQL and data validation techniques.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Nice to Have

  • Experience with Snowflake cloud data platform.
  • Exposure to Guidewire and Legacy/Mainframe systems.
  • Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes, metadata management, and general data governance practices.

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