Join arenaflex as an Information Modeler – Shape the Future of Retail Data
Are you ready to unlock the power of data at one of the world's most innovative companies? arenaflex is looking for a talented Information Modeler to join our Global Technology team and help us revolutionize how retail data is structured, analyzed, and leveraged to impact millions of customers worldwide. This is a remote work-from-home opportunity that allows you to contribute to cutting-edge data architecture while enjoying the flexibility of working from your own home.
About arenaflex
At arenaflex, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As an arenaflex associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, technology, marketing, finance, and many other industries—all while impacting the lives of millions of customers across the globe.
Our Global Technology team is comprised of programmers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and management professionals who have an incredible impact and are at the forefront of the next retail revolution. We believe that people are the reason we innovate, and people power our breakthroughs. We are human-driven and tech-enabled, training our team in the skills of the future and bringing in experts like you to help us grow.
About the Data Engineering Team
Everybody has data, but the sheer volume of data at arenaflex can be boundless. In our Data Engineering team, we help arenaflex manage this data by building pipelines and data lakes to prepare big data for analysis and unlocking meaningful insights in real-time. We also use cross-departmental data and artificial intelligence to build a holistic view of true profit, saving thousands of dollars across item categories and geographies while helping our leadership make better decisions faster.
The scale of data at arenaflex presents unique and exciting challenges that require creative solutions. As an Information Modeler, you will dive into this massive amount of data to help unleash the power of retail data science by designing, creating, and maintaining data models that our Data Designers, Researchers, and Analysts can rely on. You will collaborate with Data Designers, Data Scientists, Stewards, various specialists, and business partners to solve complex and stimulating modeling and analytical challenges so we can build capabilities that grow the retail business model while having a positive impact on our customers' lives.
What You'll Do
As an Information Modeler at arenaflex, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining the foundational data structures that power our entire analytics ecosystem. Your work will directly impact our ability to serve customers better, optimize operations, and drive innovation across the organization.
- Data Strategy Implementation: Work with the Application Development team to implement data strategies, build data streams, and develop robust data models that support our business objectives.
- Logical and Physical Data Modeling: Create logical and physical data models using industry best practices to ensure high data quality and support application, team, and business use cases.
- Model Development and Maintenance: Create, enhance, and update logical and physical data models to support new and existing projects according to company standards and guidelines.
- Multi-Database Expertise: Develop data modeling solutions optimized for relational, dimensional, and NoSQL databases, ensuring flexibility and performance across platforms.
- Metadata Management: Maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models along with corresponding metadata to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Best Practices Implementation: Develop best practices for standard naming conventions and coding practices to ensure consistency of data models across the organization.
- Model Reuse Optimization: Recommend opportunities for reuse of data models in new environments, maximizing return on investment and reducing development time.
- Database Analysis: Perform reverse engineering of physical data models from databases and SQL scripts to understand existing structures and dependencies.
- Quality Assurance: Evaluate data models and physical databases for changes and errors, ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Business Object Validation: Validate business data objects for accuracy and completeness, working closely with business stakeholders.
- System Integration: Analyze data-related system integration challenges and propose appropriate solutions to ensure seamless data flow.
- Cross-Functional Guidance: Guide System Analysts, Engineers, Developers, and others on project boundaries and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
- Code Review and Optimization: Review modifications to existing software to improve efficiency and performance.
- Design Evaluation: Examine new application design and recommend corrections when needed to ensure optimal data architecture.
What You'll Bring
We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in data warehousing and information modeling. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data excellence and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Essential Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Strong academic record and graduation (B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/MBA) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on data warehousing experience with a proven track record of success.
- Modeling Expertise: Solid knowledge of different data modeling techniques for data warehousing, including 3NF, dimensional, hybrid, and data vault methodologies.
- Scale Experience: Experience managing large-scale (100 TB+) data warehouses (DW) or operational data stores (ODS), with the ability to handle massive data volumes effectively.
- Technology Proficiency: Extensive experience building data models for MPP, relational, and NoSQL technologies such as BigData, Hive, SQL Server, Hadoop, Cassandra, and cloud databases like BigQuery and/or Snowflake.
- Collaborative Skills: Great experience working with globally distributed teams in a cooperative and productive manner, with the ability to navigate time zones and cultural differences.
- Communication Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a variety of stakeholders, with the ability to negotiate with and influence others.
Minimum Requirements (Choose One):
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3 years' experience in data modeling, data analysis, data warehouse, programming, or related field.
- 5 years' experience in data modeling, data analysis, data warehouse, programming, or related field.
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 1 year's experience in data modeling, data analysis, data warehouse, programming, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
- Relevant industry experience in retail, supply chain, e-commerce, healthcare, or similar sectors.
- Certification in data modeling or data engineering methodologies.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms and architecture.
- Knowledge of machine learning and AI data pipelines.
Career Growth and Learning Opportunities
At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our people. As an Information Modeler, you will have access to extensive training and development opportunities that will help you grow your career. We offer:
- Skill Development: Training in the latest data modeling tools, cloud platforms, and analytics technologies.
- Career Advancement: Clear pathways for progression into senior technical roles, architecture positions, and leadership opportunities.
- Industry Exposure: Experience working with one of the world's largest retail datasets, providing unique insights into big data challenges and solutions.
- Certifications: Support for obtaining industry-recognized certifications in data engineering, cloud platforms, and project management.
- Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors who can guide your professional development.
Work Environment and Culture
arenaflex embraces a flexible, hybrid approach to working that is primarily in-office combined with virtual work when not on-site. Our campuses serve as hubs to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose, and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make faster decisions, eliminate location barriers across our global team, and be more flexible in our personal lives.
Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe we are best positioned to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we truly know them. This means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity—including unique styles, experiences, personalities, ideas, and opinions—while being inclusive of everyone.
Compensation and Benefits
At arenaflex, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive Salary: Industry-leading compensation commensurate with your experience and expertise.
- Performance Bonuses: Inspiration awards for exceptional performance and contributions.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to purchase arenaflex stock at a discount.
- 401(k) Match: Generous retirement savings plan with company matching.
- Paid Time Off: Comprehensive PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and parental leave for new parents.
- Health Benefits: Multiple health plans covering medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
- Additional Perks: Various additional benefits tailored to support your well-being and work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
arenaflex, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are ideally positioned to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we truly know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity—including unique styles, experiences, personalities, abilities, ideas, and opinions—while being inclusive of everyone.
The above information has been designed to show the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications expected of employees assigned to this work. The full job description can be made available as part of the recruiting process.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you have a passion for data, a drive for innovation, and want to be part of a team that's transforming the future of retail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At arenaflex, your work has an impact every single day. What are you waiting for?
Join us and help shape the future of retail technology while building a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected companies. Apply today and become part of the arenaflex family!