Data Modeller Contract Jobs in Reading
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Cyber Security Architect - Data Engineering, Analytics & AI - Telecoms
Posted 1 day ago by MWEK Solutions DMCC
The Cyber Security Architect will lead the design and governance of security architectures for enterprise-level Data Eng...
- Rate £375 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Reading, UK
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Data Compliance and Privacy Analyst - Reading - SC Cleared
Posted 4 days ago by Damia Group Ltd
The Compliance & Privacy Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory, privacy, and i...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Reading, Berkshire, UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 7 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
Data Scientist - AI & Innovation Team
Posted 1 week ago by Adzuna
This role is for a mid-level Data Scientist to join Adzuna's AI & Innovation Team, focusing on optimizing job search exp...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCRM Technology Engineer (Data & Platform)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Wise
The CRM Engineer (Data & Platform) role at Wise involves supporting the global CRM team by building and maintaining the...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCRM Data & Audience Lead
Posted 2 weeks ago by CFA Institute
The CRM Data & Audiences Lead role is pivotal in transforming how a global organization utilizes data for personalized m...
- Rate £72,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Software Engineer - Voice
Posted 2 weeks ago by Strongbyte Solutions Ltd t/a VoCoVo
The Senior Software Engineer at VoCoVo will be part of a multidisciplinary Agile team focused on developing innovative v...
- Rate £78,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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About Our Data Modeller Contract Roles in Reading
What does a data modeller contractor do?
Data Modeller contractors are engaged to design the logical and physical structures that define how data is organised, stored, and related within databases, data warehouses, and data platforms. The work involves translating business requirements into data models, designing entity-relationship diagrams, dimensional models, or data vault structures depending on the target system, documenting data definitions and business rules, reviewing and optimising existing data structures for performance and maintainability, and collaborating with data engineers and analysts to ensure that data models meet both technical and analytical requirements. Data Modellers are brought in during platform builds and migrations, when data quality problems can be traced to poor data structures, or when an organisation needs to establish a canonical data model to support integration or analytics programmes.
Data Modeller contractors are expected to have strong conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling skills, with the ability to work at each level of abstraction depending on the stage of the project. Proficiency in data modelling tools such as erwin, Sparx EA, or dbt for transformation modelling is expected. Deep understanding of dimensional modelling techniques, including star and snowflake schemas and slowly changing dimensions, is essential for roles focused on data warehouse and analytics platforms. Experience with data vault 2.0 methodology is increasingly sought for enterprise data warehouse projects. Familiarity with the data platform technologies in use at the client, whether a traditional RDBMS such as SQL Server or Oracle, or a cloud data warehouse such as Snowflake or BigQuery, is expected to inform the physical modelling decisions.
What is the market like for data modeller contractors?
The market for Data Modeller contractors is a specialist and relatively senior market within the broader data discipline, most active during significant data platform builds, migrations, and consolidation programmes. Financial services, insurance, telecommunications, and retail are among the most consistent buyers of Data Modeller contract resource, as these sectors typically manage large, complex data estates that require careful structural design to support both operational and analytical use cases. Rates are influenced by the specialist nature of the discipline and the relatively limited supply of contractors with genuine enterprise data modelling experience. Contractors who combine strong modelling skills with cloud platform knowledge and familiarity with modern data architecture patterns are consistently in the strongest demand.
What is the contracting market like in Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do data modeller contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for data modeller roles in Reading typically range from £473 to £840 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many data modeller vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 data modeller contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.