What are the responsibilities and job description for the DataStage Engineer position at Strategic Systems Inc?
Role : DataStage Engineer III
Duration : 6 Months Contract
Location : Cincinnati Ohio 45202
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.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
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.
Specific Knowledge of DataStage Administration a plus :
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.
