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Data Engineer

CAI
CAI Salary
Trenton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026
Req Number

R6522

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Hybrid

Who We Are

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion . We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Senior Data Modeler ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience working with AWS Redshift, S2, Dynamo DB, PostgreSQL, 6 years data modeling experience, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Modeler (SOM) Specialist to design and implement modern data modeling solutions to meet our clients needs. This role involves creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models for various databases, including AWS Redshift, S3, Dynamo DB, DB2, and Postgres. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data modeling, database tuning, and the development of structured and unstructured data models for business intelligence and analytics. This will be a full-time contract role and hybrid in Trenton, NJ.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement modern data modeling solutions using relational, dimensional, snowflake, star schemas, and data lake models
  • Collaborate with Application Development teams to build data strategies, data flows, and conceptual data models
  • Optimize and update data models to support data initiative projects throughout various implementation phases
  • Perform reverse engineering of physical data models and analyze variances across source systems
  • Develop best practices for standard naming conventions and coding practices to ensure consistency
  • Evaluate system integration challenges and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Work with IT teams to address performance requirements, project limitations, and interfaces
  • Review modifications to existing software to improve efficiency and performance

Required

What You'll Need

  • 8 years of experience in data modeling for databases such as DB2, AWS Redshift, Dynamo DB, Postgres, SQL Server, and PEGA Applications
  • 6 years of experience with data modeling software
  • Proficiency in AWS and other cloud systems
  • Strong SQL and data profiling skills across various relational databases
  • Experience in building data lakes for structured and unstructured data
  • Database tuning techniques
  • Expertise in relational data, dimensional data, unstructured data, and master data
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external teams
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

  • Exposure to Snowflake's Cloud Data Warehouse
  • Knowledge of modern data management trends and modeling techniques

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

$74 p/h - $84p/h

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Salary : $74 - $84

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