Datastage Developer

Work sponsorship is available for this position.

Job Title : Developer-ETL/Datastage Senior

Locations:. : Onsite in Mclean, VA (5 days a week)

Job Overview:

Must Have Qualifications: Candidates must have 5+ years of relevant experience with strong experience in DataStage (preferably version 11.7 or newer), Shell scripting, databases. Jira required. Strong analytical and development skills are essential.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated individual to design and develop enhancements to software applications on a DatatStage ETL (11.X). As a member of the IT development team, the Individual would implement software changes and address data related issues. The individual would champion technology and tools changes/improvements that improve delivery processes. Work collaboratively with other open-minded, technology savvy and dedicated agile team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective solutions to new and existing data reporting requirements and data issues primarily using DataStage.
• Perform root cause analysis and address existing issues.
• Find gaps in the existing processes, constantly improve the processes/procedures, automate manual tasks and provide stability to the applications.
• Participate in analysis of agile user stories;
  participate in and develop solution based on business requirements and architecture, prototype if necessary, unit test and deploy quality solutions.
• Perform analysis and make code changes to the DataStage ETL and Unix jobs.
• Support applications in production.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent working experience
• At least 5+ years of experience in DataStage (ETL) preferably 11.7, UNIX, shell scripting, ControlM and db2/Sybase/Oracle SQL, Jira, Bitbucket skills.
• Strong analytical and development skills required to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Innovative in providing solutions and likes to take on challenges with calculated risks.
• Strive to constantly improve the application development processes and tools.
• Experience in all aspects of system development life cycle methodologies including agile development
• Quick learner of new technologies and tools.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management on both the business and IT sides.

Preferred Skills

• Working experience in Java, SAS and Control-M
• Experience working on agile teams.
• Experience in Mortgage Industry.

Benefits : We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Compensation: $75.00 – $80.00 per hour. This is the targeted compensation range for this role per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.