1083 - DataStage Engineer III

DataStage Engineer III

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

What You’ll Do

Evaluate, design, and implement technology solutions to enhance data organization and administration strategies within the Platform space.

• Be the main liaison with software vendor(s) for systems utilized by a particular line of business.
• Stay abreast of upcoming changes and enhancements in vendor’s software and how those changes will impact the business.
• Work with the line of business to design solutions to incorporate software changes and effectively work with business partners to ensure effective implementation.
• Understand the business technology roadmap and make recommendations on continued utilization of current third-party software solutions.
• If working on an agile team work closely with product owner to ensure that user stories have enough specificity and clarity for the software developers to effectively meet customer needs.
• Implement and maintain new features and capabilities while continuously improving the quality of our technical products and services.
• Follow industry and organizational best practices and standards and participate in company communities of practice to continuously refine and communicate them. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Achieve operational excellence by automating processes and creating maintainable, supportable, and testable solutions.
• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for your team’s products and services.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training for new or less experienced team members.
  
  

What You’ll Need: (**We are unable to sponsor visas for this position)

• Linux Skills: Proficiency in Linux operating systems, including command-line interface, shell scripting, and system administration.
• Monitoring: Experience with monitoring tools and techniques to ensure system health and performance.
• Performance Tuning: Expertise in performance tuning of ETL processes and database systems to optimize efficiency and throughput.
• Configuration Tuning: Ability to configure and tune DataStage and related systems to meet business requirements and performance standards.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of data integration, ETL processes, and data management principles.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and business needs, continuously learning and applying new skills.
  
  

Nice to Have’s:

• DataStage Administration: Oversee the administration of IBM DataStage, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of ETL processes.
• Data Integration: Design and implement data integration solutions to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
• System Configuration: Understand and manage the configuration of DataStage environments, ensuring they meet the needs of the business.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work with IBM and other vendors to stay informed about product updates, patches, and best practices.
  
  

This approach ensures that the organization’s data management and integration strategies are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

What You’ll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!