Mainframe Data Modeler - (IBM DataStage, ETL, SSRS, COBOL)

Hybrid in New York, NY, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
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Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government''s most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: Mainframe Data Modeler - (IBM DataStage, ETL, SSRS, COBOL)
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Hybrid –Local candidates)
Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension)
Start Date: anticipated October 1, 2026
W2 Hourly Rate: $75 - $85/hour
Application Deadline: 
August 6, 2026



Overview:

We are seeking a Mainframe Data Modeler who will support our client’s Data Management team with data modeling, profiling, cleansing, conversion, migration, and validation activities for a legacy replacement initiative and ongoing process improvement programs. The role will perform detailed field-level and metadata analysis, develop conceptual, logical, physical, and dimensional data models, and translate legacy business and data quality rules into source-to-target mappings and technical specifications.



Duties:
    • Participate in the identification, inventory, and classification of critical data.
    • Perform detailed field-level analysis, metadata analysis, and profiling of internal and external data sources.
    • Create conceptual, logical, physical, and dimensional data models.
    • Work with data subject matter experts to document data quality rules, business terms, valid values, and definitions.
    • Support data profiling, cleansing, conversion, migration, and validation efforts for legacy replacement and process improvement initiatives.
    • Optimize and tune existing ETL and SQL processes for performance.
    • Extract business rules from legacy code and create source-to-target mappings.
    • Transform business rules and data quality rules into ETL and SQL technical specifications.
    • Develop complex SQL data validations based on source-to-target mappings and target data models.
    • Provide technical and analytical support for data integrity and data quality initiatives.
    • Collaborate with subject matter experts, technical leads, and IT partners to identify and remediate data quality gaps using manual and automated solutions.
    • Support processes that proactively detect, correct, and prevent invalid data values.
    • Perform defect handling, technical troubleshooting, and problem resolution.


Mandatory Qualifications:
    • 5+ years’ experience of source-to-target data mapping experience in mixed IBM mainframe and relational database environments.
    • 3+ years’ experience developing ETL applications using IBM DataStage.
    • Experience creating data dictionary documentation that includes business terms, valid values, and definitions.
    • Experience converting and migrating VSAM data to relational and dimensional SQL distributed databases.
    • Experience extracting field references, calculated data, and business rules from COBOL programs and legacy code.
    • Experience with BMC Control-M workload automation software.
    • Experience with Git version control software.
    • Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience with pension administration systems.
    • Strong SQL knowledge, including complex queries, stored procedures, and complex data validations based on source-to-target mappings and target data models.
    • Proficiency in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) report development.
    • Proficiency with mainframe applications and technologies, including COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
    • Ability to work across IBM mainframe, Windows Server, and SQL Server environments.
    • Strong understanding of data structures and their relationships to ETL applications.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze requirements and propose solutions that adhere to established team methodologies.

Desirable Qualifications:
    • Experience with data quality and data profiling tools.
    • Experience with data warehouses and data marts.
    • Prior experience working in a pension system, preferably a New York State or New York City pension system.
What We Offer:
  • Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
  • Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
  • A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.




Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.



Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

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  • Position Id: 9389
  • Posted 9 hours ago
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