ETL Lead

DTEL Engineering & Consultants Inc
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
27 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Bash Shell Unix Code Review Computer Programming Databases Data Validation Data Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Warehousing IBM InfoSphere DataStage Software Debugging
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Python (Programming Language) Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Query Optimization Shell Script PL-SQL SQL Databases Freeform SQL Informatica Powercenter Database Optimization Database Performance Information Technology

Job description

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable ETL solutions for enterprise data warehouse and data integration initiatives.
  • Define ETL architecture, data movement strategies, framework standards, and best practices.
  • Develop source-to-target mappings, technical design documents, and implementation plans.
  • Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture, security, governance, and data quality standards.

ETL Development & Delivery:

  • Design, develop, and maintain ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter, IICS, and DataStage.
  • Develop reusable ETL frameworks, utilities, and accelerators to improve delivery efficiency.
  • Work closely with data architects, business analysts, and application teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Lead end-to-end ETL project delivery including development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Performance Optimization:

  • Analyze and tune ETL workflows, mappings, sessions, and SQL queries to meet SLAs.
  • Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, partitioning, and query tuning.
  • Identify bottlenecks in ETL pipelines and implement performance improvement measures.
  • Drive efficient handling of large-volume data loads, incremental processing, and parallel execution strategies.

Problem Solving & Debugging

  • Troubleshoot complex ETL failures, data quality issues, and production incidents.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
  • Support critical production deployments and lead issue resolution during incident management.
  • Establish monitoring, alerting, and recovery mechanisms for ETL processes.

Leadership & Team Management:

  • Lead a team of ETL developers and provide technical direction across multiple projects.
  • Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and ensure adherence to development standards.
  • Mentor junior team members and facilitate technical skill development.
  • Participate in effort estimation, sprint planning, resource allocation, and project tracking.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiative s and adoption of industry best practices.

Database & Programming:

  • Develop complex SQL queries, PL/SQL procedures, functions, packages, and performance tuning solutions.
  • Create automation scripts using Shell Scripting and Python.
  • Support data validation, reconciliation, and data quality framework implementations.

Communication & Collaboration:

  • Partner with business stakeholders, architects, project managers, and offshore/onshore teams.
  • Present technical solutions, risks, and recommendations to leadership and business users.
  • Facilitate requirement discussions, design workshops, and technical reviews.
  • Ensure effective communication across cross-functional teams and project stakeholders.

Requirements

  • ETL Design and Architecture ,Performance optimization.

  • Problem solving and debugging skills , Leadership and mentorship, ETL Tools (Informatics , IICS , Datastage).
  • Database Core concepts - SQL,PL/SQL , Unix-Shell, Python, Communication and collaboration

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