ETL Developer
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: Datastage
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Insurance
Function: Information Technology
Description: Direct responsibility for the design, maintenance, and support of Data Warehouse Systems.  The developer requires a high level of analytical and creative skills and an in-depth knowledge of database structure, data warehouse configuration, methodology, design, and modeling.  The developer’s typical duties includes but not limited to designing and building data warehouses,   designing ETL processes and procedures using tools such as InfoSphere,  performing analysis, SQL scripting, Unix Scripting tuning and optimization on very large (multi-terabyte) databases, working with lead application developers to design and develop database objects and structures according to project specifications, addressing data quality issues with users, analyzing organizational data requirements and reviewing/Understanding logical and physical Data Flow Diagrams and Entity Relationship Diagrams using tools such as Visio and Erwin. Must be able to work with and within a cross-functional development, QA and production team. Responsibilities include the following:Reviewing and understanding complex database structures and maps.Solid understanding of both relational and dimensional database structuresLocal Installation and configuration of InfoSphere Data Integration suiteTroubleshooting InfoSphere Data Integration componentsProject migrations to/from various environmentsDevelop and troubleshoot UNIX scriptsSetup database connectivity to various database environmentsMonitor environments according to security requirementsMonitor jobs for performance issues and troubleshootingDevelop, enhance, and support best practices and standards for data integrationProvide performance tuning insight to project teamsMentor developers on data integration best practices and standardsPerform design and code reviews for the projects to ensure alignment with best practices and standards
Requirements: 5+ years of experience in IT5+ years as a Data Integration practitioner3+ years of solid hands-on experience in using DataStage or equivalent toolUnderstand DataStage clustering architecture and parallel jobsIntimate knowledge in combine/sort/aggregate/transform dataAble to create reusable objects and job templatesSchedule, compile, and run DataStage jobs efficiently1+ year of solid hands-on experiences in using XML stageIntimate knowledge in interpreting/manipulating XML document3+ years in UNIX scripting, FTP and basic network principles3+ years skills in database and data warehouse design principles3+ years of SQL Coding and querying skills3+ years of experience in testing, debugging skills and troubleshooting support and development issuesExperience in providing onsite supportCustomer focused and work well in a team environmentProactive and self-managed to achieve deliverablesDemonstrate strong analytical/problem solving skillsOn-site consulting experience at customer locationsMust possess good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to write consistent, clear and accurate documentation
Benefits: A.   Medical PlanYou are eligible for the medical plan below. Please refer to your plan description on the benefits website.Collabera pays a portion of your premium. Your portion of the premium is paid through pre-tax biweekly payroll deduction.B.   Dental OptionYou are eligible to choose among 3 options: Basic option benefit is $500/yr maximum; Enhanced 1 & 2 benefits are $1,500/yr maximum.The difference between Enhanced 1 (Preferred) & 2 (Premier) is the size of the networks. The Premier network is larger.You pay part of the premium through a pre-tax biweekly payroll deduction.C.   Vision Discount Plan – under the Healthy Rewards Program through the CIGNA Medical OptionAvailable at no extra premium cost to those enrolled in the medical option.Discounted eye exams & services. D.   Flexible Spending AccountYou are eligible to enroll in an account wherein you can contribute on a pre-tax basis to a health care, dependent care or commuter expense account, and later submit proof of eligible out-of-pocket expenses for reimbursement. E.   Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD OptionsGroup Term Life policy benefit is $25,000.  No cost to employee.Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit is also no cost to employee.Long Term Disability benefit is 60% of monthly salary up to $5K/month following 90 days of a continuous certified disability. Benefit continues until disability ends or age 65, whichever comes first.Additional Life benefit also available at employee cost. F.   401(k) PlanYou can contribute up to 97% of your gross salary up to a max of $17,500 per year on a pre-tax basis.There is a Catch-Up provision of $5,500 for those aged 50+.Administrative charges are ~$6.75 per quarter. G.   Paid Vacation H.   Paid Personal Days5 days, accrued monthly during each calendar year from start date. No carryover.                       I.     Paid Holidays6 paid holidays + 1 client holiday per calendar year (provided that the scheduled workday before and after the holiday is worked or covered by approved paid-time-off day). No carryover. J.    Employee & Project Referral Bonus ProgramCollabera offers a cash bonus to technical employees who refer candidates who are hired for technical positions at Collabera.  The referral bonus is in part based upon the client & level of position. Submit resumes via email to your CRE (Consultant Relationship Executive), ERE (Employee Relations Executive) or to #EMAIL_2dbd2defa1146b9635ce9a7d14f37faeb98dfed7e46724833e26910d36aecc00#. Your CRE or ERE will document your referral through CIS (Consultant Incentive System) to insure you get credit for your referral.  Once your referral is hired and continues employment for a minimum period of 30 days, you will receive 50% of the bonus. After your referral completes 3 months of continuous employment, you will receive the balance. As part of the CIS Program, there are 3 tiers: Silver, Gold & Platinum. When you make multiple referrals, you will earn points in addition to receiving the cash bonus. On accumulating these points you progress into the next higher tier, which will earn you a higher number of points as well as a higher cash bonus. K.   Technical Training and Educational Assistance Reimbursement ProgramUp to $1,000/year after 1 year of service subject to managerial pre-approval on a case-by-case basis.Online technical courses available through Skillsoft at a significant discount! L.   Affinity Federal Credit Union MembershipDiscounted rates on credit cards, auto and mortgage loans. Checking and savings accounts available.                       M.  Direct DepositElectronic direct deposit of your paycheck in to a bank or credit union of your choice.
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