The
ETL Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high‑quality
data integration solutions using IBM DataStage and related technologies. This
role supports both on‑premise and cloud environments, contributes to enterprise
data modernization efforts, and plays a key role in migrating DataStage
workloads to IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D). The developer will collaborate with
technical and business teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure data
pipelines aligned with organizational objectives.<\/span>
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Responsibilities and Technical Skills<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop, enhance, and optimize
ETL pipelines using IBM DataStage, including parallel and server jobs, job
sequencing, and performance tuning.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Support the migration of on‑premise
DataStage jobs to IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D), including code refactoring,
testing, validation, and workflow modernization.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Use Python and XML to automate
processes, perform data transformations, and integrate automation into ETL
workflows.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Work extensively in Linux/Unix
environments to write shell scripts, manage file systems, monitor processes,
and troubleshoot runtime issues.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Apply Master Data Management
(MDM) principles to ensure data quality, governance, and consistency across
enterprise systems.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop complex SQL queries for
data extraction, transformation, validation, and performance improvement across
relational database platforms.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Work within Agile teams to
support sprint activities, deployments, documentation, and continuous
improvement practices.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Collaborate with data
architects, analysts, DBAs, and business users to ensure successful and
accurate delivery of data solutions.<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Troubleshoot ETL issues,
perform root‑cause analysis, recommend improvements, and ensure adherence to
data standards and security policies.<\/span>
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Required Skills<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>5+ years of experience ETL (IBM
DataStage) - Required<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>1+ years of exposure to Cloud
Pak for data - Required<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>5+ years of experience with
Unix/Linux<\/span>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>3+ years of experience with
Master Data Management<\/span>
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Desired Skills<\/span><\/b>
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· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Previous Government experience <\/span>
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Novalink, founded in 2003 , is a leading consulting and staffing company serving clients in public and private sectors in Information Technology, Telecommunications (IT/Telecom), Technical Networks, Finance, and Administration. With government agencies as our primary clientele, our team has a proven track record of success in providing temporary personnel solutions and managing government deliverables-based projects over the past 20 years.