Job#: 3024316 Job Description: DataStage Developer
Location: Plano, Texas
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Senior DataStage Developer to design, develop, and maintain ETL solutions using IBM DataStage. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data integration, database design, and Agile development practices. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize ETL processes using IBM DataStage for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
- Create and maintain logical and physical database models to ensure data integrity and performance optimization.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Integrate multiple data sources such as relational databases, flat files, and APIs into enterprise data warehouses.
- Optimize ETL jobs and database queries for scalability and efficiency.
- Maintain technical documentation for ETL processes, data flows, and database schemas.
- Partner with business analysts, data architects, and QA teams to ensure requirements are met and solutions are tested thoroughly.
- Diagnose and resolve issues in ETL workflows and data pipelines.
Required Qualifications
Experience:- 8+ years of experience with IBM DataStage, including parallel and server jobs.
- Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
Technical Skills:- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases like Oracle or SQL Server.
- Proficiency in database design principles including normalization, indexing, and partitioning.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.
- Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting ETL jobs.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and mentor junior developers.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $68.26 per hour.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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