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# Senior DataStage Developer (8 Years)

- **Company:** Test Triangle
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £66,379.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Tivoli Management Framework, Job Scheduling, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Shell Script, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Star Schema, Control M
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5888299736

## About the Role

* Core Tooling: 8+ years of dedicated experience with IBM InfoSphere DataStage (v11.x preferred) including Designer, Director, Administrator, and QualityStage.
 * Databases & Languages: Expert-level proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and working knowledge of relational database architectures (RDBMS).
 * Data Warehousing: In-depth knowledge of Data Warehousing concepts, Star/Snowflake schemas, and Dimension/Fact loading methodologies.

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and analytical Senior DataStage / ETL Developer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and managing enterprise-grade data integration pipelines. In this role, you will lead the implementation of complex ETL/ELT architectures, optimize high-volume data warehouses, and mentor junior developers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the IBM InfoSphere DataStage Suite, strong SQL capability, and a solid understanding of modern data platforms, * Architecture & Design: Analyse complex business requirements and translate them into scalable, end-to-end technical ETL designs and robust data workflows.

 * ETL Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy parallel and server jobs using IBM DataStage Designer, utilising advanced stages (Lookup, Join, Merge, Transformer, Aggregator, etc.).
 * Job Management & Sequences: Build and manage complex job sequences, execution loops, custom error-handling mechanisms, and standard job routines.
 * Performance Tuning: Troubleshoot production bottlenecks and optimize long-running ETL processes, memory allocations, partition strategies, and SQL queries.
 * Database & Data Modelling: Create data mappings, target schema structures, and validate complex data logic across databases like Oracle, Terradata, SQL Server, and DB2.
 * Automation & Orchestration: Write advanced Unix/Linux shell scripts for automated file handling, pre/post-job processing, and parameter configuration.
 * Operations & Scheduling: Oversee enterprise job schedulers (such as Control-M, Auto sys, or Tivoli) to manage dependencies and production runtime.
 * Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with Data Architects, Business Analysts, and QA teams to maintain data quality standards. Provide guidance and code reviews for junior team members.


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