Senior ETL/Datastage Developer

Title: ETL DataStage Developer
Duration: 3 months possible extension
Location: McLean, VA – fully onsite

Position Overview:
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Development, Senior to work in the Enterprise BTO department of the Information Technology division. We are seeking a motivated individual to design and develop enhancements to software applications on a DataStage 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, Control M 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.