Job description : Location : Cincinnati,OH
The Database Modeler - Data Specialist is responsible for leading in all facets of the data modeling for application enhancements and new systems of various sizes and complexities. The Data Specialist performs many of these tasks independently and communicates with the appropriate teams to ensure that assignments are delivered with the highest of quality and in accordance to standards. The data modeling group works with application teams to develop data structures that meet the business requirements. In addition to this, the group maintains the data naming glossary, enforces naming standards, ensures metadata definitions exist for all entities and attributes, generates efficient SQL against master data entities, and profiles and analyzes data to help design data models. The Data Specialist generates the physical model and works with the DBA team for physical implementation of the data model. Essential Job Functions: · Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for OLTP, DSS relational and DSS multidimensional database solutions. · Develop and implement strategies and methodologies in support of Master Data Management initiatives. · Lead or actively participate in end-user requirement gathering meetings · Facilitate modeling sessions and design walk-throughs with DBA and development team members · Work with DBA to convert logical data models to physical data models for implementation · Gather and maintain accurate metadata in Erwin models. · Work with Information Architecture team to ensure proposed database implementation conforms to Kroger's corporate data strategy. · Provide operational support for existing models including impact analysis, logical and physical data model changes and metadata updates. · Follow corporate best practices for Data Administration and Data Modeling to support the corporate methodologies. · Write efficient SQL and store procedures against database tables on various platforms. · Profile and analyze data during the application development. Act as a data SME for developers, testers and business analysts. · Tutor and mentor less experienced data models on data modeling best practices. · Create and maintain the XML schema and collaborate with SOA developers during WSDL creation a plus. Competencies/Skills: Some of the Behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are: Leadership Behaviors: · *Puts the Customer First *- Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers' expectations, gains customers' trust and respect. · *Communicates effectively and candidly *- Communicates clearly and directly, approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens. · *Achieves results through teamwork - *Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals. · *Leads through positive influence -* Demonstrates strong character; builds partnerships; models a conscious balance between work and personal life; takes personal responsibility for own development; role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust. · *Coaches and develops others *- Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback. · *Leads change and innovation -* Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work. · *Executes with excellence -* Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals. · *Provides clear and strategic direction *- Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace. · *Safety Awareness* -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards. · Job Specific Skills: · *Technical/Professional Knowledge, Compliance and Skills -*Achieving a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Ensures store compliance with laws and regulation applicable to the company. · *Analytical -* Gathers information needed for analysis; analyzes and defines functional requirements; prepares functional requirements documentation. · *Technical Support -* Displays technical expertise and product knowledge; follows logical process for problem identification; asks questions to clarify and verify information; provides clear, understandable explanations. · *Technical Design -* Demonstrates knowledge of design concepts; conducts thorough needs analysis; develops designs that meet requirements; addresses scalability and development issues. · *Planning and Organizing -* Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. · *Quality Orientation -* Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful for deviations in quality. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Citrix and Sap problems" group. 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