Senior Data Modeler/Semantic Layer Architect

Post Date

Apr 13, 2026

Location

Kansas City,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

64114
US
Jun 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Architect

Req #

KCM-1c875334-526d-408b-8060-a7b16b86f80c

Pay Rate

$46 - $57 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering or a related field
8+ years of experience in data modeling with expertise in enterprise data warehouse and analytics
Expertise in dimensional modeling methodologies (Kimball star/snowflake schemas, conformed dimensions, slowly changing dimensions)
Familiarity with Data Vault 2.0 or normalized modeling approaches
Advanced experience with SQL
Modern dialects for Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks SWL, DAX and Power Query
Hands on experience with cloud data platforms
Databricks, snowflake, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse or AWS Redshift
Strong experience with Semantic layer platforms
Understanding of ELT/ETL patterns
Experience with data catalogs and lineage tools (Alation, Collibra, Atlan, or similar) for documentation
Git for version control and familiar with Ci/CD concepts

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience establishing AI agent workflows and AI/ML initiatives
Experience with dbt (data build tool) for transformation modeling and testing
Engineering, Architect or Construction related experience
Understanding of Data Mesh principles, data products and domain-oriented data ownership
Experience with Graph databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune)
Certifications in a cloud platform
Experience with event-driven architecture and streaming data modeling (Apache Kafka, Confluent, Azure Event Hubs

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Data Modeler local to Kansas City, MO to work onsite for our engineering client. The Senior Data Modeler will be responsible for designing, developing and optimizing data models that power enterprise analytics, reporting, AI/ML initiatives, and data products. This person should have deep expertise in dimensional modeling, semantic layer design, and modern data architecture patterns. Our ideal candidate should have experience translating business requirements into scalable, governed data structures. You will work with data engineering teams, analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to align with the enterprise data strategy. You will design and implement dimensional models, build and optimize semantic models, lead the migration of legacy models to modern cloud based semantic layers, design event schemas, and more. This role is a contract with the potential to hire.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.