Role : Alation Data Modeler
Location : Hyderabad / Chennai
Experience : 3 to 5 years
Skills :
- Data Modeling & Metadata Management :
- Develop and maintain logical and physical data models using Alation and other modeling tools.
- Curate and manage metadata, business glossaries, and lineage information in the Alation Data Catalog.
- Collaborate with data architects and engineers to align models with enterprise data standards.
- Process Design & Automation :
- Define and implement data onboarding, cataloging, and approval workflows in Alation.
- Streamline metadata ingestion from sources like BigQuery, Snowflake, Teradata, or GCS.
- Contribute to data governance and stewardship processes for improved data discoverability and compliance.
- Data Validation & Quality Assurance :
- Develop and execute data validation checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems.
- Implement automated validation frameworks using SQL, Python, or data quality tools.
- Track and resolve data issues through Alation workflows and lineage traceability.
- Collaboration & Enablement :
- Partner with data owners, analysts, and governance teams to enhance catalog adoption.
- Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions on Alation usage, modeling best practices, and validation standards.
- Support audits and compliance reporting through metadata and process documentation.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Strong hands-on experience with Alation Data Catalog (metadata curation, lineage, and governance workflows).Proficiency in data modeling tools and standards (ER / Studio, Erwin, DBT, or equivalent).Excellent SQL and data validation skills across relational and analytical databases.Experience with data quality frameworks and validation automation using Python or similar scripting languages.Good understanding of data governance, lineage, and cataloging processes.Experience working with cloud data platforms (GCP BigQuery, Snowflake, or Azure Synapse).Preferred Qualifications :
Exposure to data observability and data issue triaging processes.Knowledge of business glossary integration, policy enforcement, and Alation APIs.Familiarity with ETL / ELT pipelines and metadata harvesting from tools like Airflow, Informatica, or DBT.Certification or training in Alation, data governance, or cloud data platforms
Regards,
Manvendra Singh
manvendra.singh1@incedoinc.com