Analyze data requirements, complex source data, and the data model and determine best methods in extracting, transforming and loading data into data staging, and warehouse.
Work closely with functional teams to understand requirements regarding ETL design flows and data integration. Collaborate on definition, development, and maintenance of standards and processes.
Develop ETL solutions using data warehouse design best practices. Create, update and maintain Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) system form OLTP or Staging database
Create Program Code, Unit Test and Peer Review, and other technical documentation
Support continuous improvement in Data Warehouse solutions and processes
Support client data exchange and integration needs by leveraging technical expertise in database applications, ETL processes, and automation
Foundational data administration tasks such as scheduling, troubleshooting, issue identification and backups.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Required Qualifications
Nine (9) years of Information Technology experience
Five (5) years of experience in Middleware, Data Warehouse, Data Mart and Data Integration applications
Five (5) years of IBM Infosphere DataStage experience including experience with 11.7.
Minimum of 5 years experience with IBM Infosphare Data Stage ETL tool
Three (3) years experience with data warehousce solution designs supporting data stores such as ODS, EDW and DataMart
Three (3) years experienced developing ETL solutions supporting star schema and snowflake designs using Ralph Kimball Design Methodogy
Three (3) years experience with database design/modeling tools (preferably ERWIN), modeling techniques (multidimensional, logical and physical models).
Three (3) years experience creating DataStage parallel and sequence jobs using standards.
Two (2) years Healthcare Industry experience
Strong understanding of OLAP business intelligence applications
Strong understanding of reporting and database environments, processes, and associated applications
Competencies leveraging data visualization tools for senior management and enterprise data visualization
Ability to translate business requirements into specifications that will be used to implement required reports and dashboards
Extensive experience writing and tuning complex SQLs, with insight on database indexes and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to code and maintain Unix Shell scripts
Experience working in Linux environment
Good written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience with IBM InfoSphere QualityStage.
Hands-on experience with data architecture and data analysis skill sets
Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, including mapping of business need or issue to development of application requirements or procedural initiatives.
Strong understanding of reporting and database environments, processes, and associated applications.
Well-developed knowledge of operational systems, processes and budgeting/forecasting concepts and activities
Proven ability to ensure effective forms of documentation essential for support of overall technical and user needs.
Ability to work in complex matrix organization
THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND RECRUITERS NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants received from firms will not be considered. Subcontracting is not available for this position.