How to Answer: Do you have experience with data modeling? If so, what data modeling tools do you have experience using?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Data Engineer job interview.
16. Do you have experience with data modeling? If so, what data modeling tools do you have experience using?
How to Answer
As a Data Engineer, you likely have some experience data modeling- defining the data requirements required to support your company's data needs. Besides mentioning the tools you have used for this task, include what you know about data modeling on a general level and possibly what advantages and/or disadvantages you see in using the particular tool(s).
Written by Helen Lee on June 15th, 2018
Answer Example
"Although I have worked in some companies where I was not highly involved with the data modeling process, I make it a goal to keep myself familiarized with the data models in the company. This always gives me a better understanding of the entire system. However, I have worked at some companies where I was more involved in the data modeling process and had the opportunity to utilize the tools available. I have experience using Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler which allows us to create, browse and edit a variety of data models, and I found the ability to forward and reverse engineer very helpful as well. This tool helped us develop conceptual models as we work with business stakeholders, and also logical data models where we can define data models, structures and relationships in the database."
Written by Helen Lee on June 15th, 2018