Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Datamart / Semantic Layer Designer & Modeler to design business-oriented data models and semantic layers on top of Teradata EDW. This is a business-focused role requiring strong dimensional modeling expertise, business acumen, deep understanding of KPIs, telecommunications domain knowledge, and product thinking to deliver analytics solutions that drive business value.
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years in datamart design, dimensional modeling, and semantic layer development
Core Responsibilities
Dimensional Modeling & Datamart Design
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Design and develop star schema and snowflake schema dimensional models on Teradata EDW
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Create subject-area datamarts (Customer, Revenue, Network, Product, Finance) optimized for business analytics
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Design fact tables (transaction, snapshot, accumulating) with appropriate grain and measures
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Develop dimension tables, conformed dimensions, bridge tables, and hierarchies
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Implement slowly changing dimensions (SCD Types 1, 2, 3) and aggregate tables for performance
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Strong expertise in dimensional modeling best practices and design patterns
Semantic Layer Development
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Design and implement semantic layers on Teradata using TIBCO and Trino
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Create business-friendly abstractions that hide technical complexity from end users
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Define business entities, relationships, metrics, KPIs, and calculated measures in semantic layer
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Implement business logic, calculations, and data access policies
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Develop views, materialized views, and virtual tables for semantic consumption
Business Requirements & KPI Definition
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Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand analytics, reporting, and decision-making needs
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Define and document business KPIs, metrics, and performance indicators with business context
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Translate business requirements into dimensional models and semantic layer specifications
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Apply product thinking to design analytics solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes
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Create business glossary and maintain business metadata aligned with business terminology
Technical Implementation & Optimization
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Work with Teradata (Must Have) for datamart and semantic layer implementation
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Develop semantic models using TIBCO Data Virtualization and Trino for distributed queries
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Optimize query performance through indexing (PI, SI), partitioning, aggregations, and caching
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Implement row-level security and data governance policies in semantic layer
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Collaborate with EDW designers, ETL teams, BI developers, and business users
Requirements
Dimensional Modeling (Required - Strong)
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Strong expertise in star schema and snowflake schema design and modeling
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Advanced dimensional modeling techniques (Kimball methodology)
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Fact table design (additive, semi-additive, non-additive measures) and grain definition
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Dimension design: conformed dimensions, role-playing dimensions, junk dimensions, slowly changing dimensions
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Experience designing datamarts for multiple business domains
Database & Tools (Required)
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Teradata (Must Have): Advanced SQL, performance tuning, indexing strategies, architecture understanding
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TIBCO: Experience with TIBCO Data Virtualization or TIBCO suite for semantic layer
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Trino (PrestoSQL): Hands-on experience for distributed SQL and semantic layer implementation
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Oracle SQL and database knowledge
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Data modeling tools: Erwin, PowerDesigner
Business & Domain Knowledge (Required)
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Strong business acumen and understanding of business processes, KPIs, and decision-making
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Product thinking: ability to design solutions focused on business value and user experience
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Deep understanding of business metrics, analytics requirements, and reporting needs
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Ability to translate business language into technical data models
Telecommunications Domain (Required - Must Have)
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Deep telecom business knowledge including processes, operations, and analytics
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OSS: Network performance, inventory, fault management, service quality metrics
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BSS: Billing, customer analytics, revenue assurance, churn analysis, product performance
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Telecom KPIs: ARPU, churn rate, CLTV, network utilization, service availability, revenue metrics, subscriber growth
Professional Skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with business-oriented thinking
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Full SDLC experience (Agile/Scrum preferred)
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Ability to conduct workshops and present to business audiences
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field
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Experience with BI tools: Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, MicroStrategy
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Knowledge of data virtualization, MDM, and data governance
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Understanding of self-service analytics and data democratization
Key Deliverables
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Star/snowflake schema dimensional models for datamarts on Teradata
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Semantic layer models with business entities, KPIs, and relationships using TIBCO and Trino
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Business KPI definitions, calculations, and business glossary
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Technical specifications and performance optimization recommendations
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Documentation: dimensional models, semantic layer specs, user guides