IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for a Teradata Consultant to work on a Data Warehouse project, which consists of several applications.

Tasks

·        Responsible for complex Common Batch Framework and Common Scheduler to ensure current and reliable data is available for critical business processes and decision making. 

·        Responsible for Data Warehouse change management infrastructure and all promotions of code and ddl; performing build engineer tasks for both manual and automated promotion processes. 

·        Responsibility for complex Linux security model on DW ETL servers.  (Servers are administered by another group, but our team is responsible for the security structure and authorizes user access to the groups and sudos)

·        Responsibility for Teradata security and access.

·        Conduct data architecture reviews and audits to ensure alignment with enterprise standards

·        Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, processes, and solutions

·        Responsible for providing support for escalated Data Warehouse issue troubleshooting and resolution.

·        Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools to improve performance and scalability

·        Ensure data quality, accuracy, and effective use of enterprise data assets

·        Manage and support data integration processes, including ETL workflows across multiple systems

·        Collaborate with external vendors and third-party service providers as needed

·        Support patch management, system upgrades, and ongoing system maintenance

·        Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues across data platforms

·        Perform data profiling and implement data quality rules for assessment and validation

·        Execute data cleansing and standardization using both built-in and custom data rules

·        Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies for data systems

·        Lead efforts to migrate data warehouse processes to standardized/common frameworks

·        Conduct elevated access reviews and user audits to ensure compliance

·        Identify and remediate audit findings related to data systems and security

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

·        Strong communication skills in English with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

·        Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Must be able to work independently when needed.

·        Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, particularly in troubleshooting complex data and system issues

·        Strong decision-making skills with the ability to determine appropriate solutions 

NOTE: Open to candidates local to the Lansing, Michigan area or those willing to relocate from DAY ONE at their OWN EXPENSE (non-negotiable). Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start. Wednesdays and Thursdays are required on-site days and cannot be altered.

Location: Lansing, MI  

Contract: 1 years

Skills Required:

·        3+ years - Teradata experience

·        Experience supporting the loading of data from multiple source systems

·        Ability to provide targeted training and technical guidance to development teams for troubleshooting and batch support

 Skills Desired – A plus to have:

·        Previous government experience or State of Michigan experience

·        Experience with cloud-based BI tools

·        2+ years - Linux experience

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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