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# DataStage Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Systems, Data Transformation Services, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, IBM Maximo, Issue Tracking Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT)
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/datastage-engineer/57530949

## About the Role

* Proven experience with IBM DataStage Designer.
 * Strong background in developing and maintaining DataStage pipelines.
 * Experience with data integration, transformation, and migration projects.
 * Knowledge of MOSAIC, IBM 10-Step Data Migration Methodology, or similar migration frameworks.
 * Strong XML and XSLT skills.
 * Experience using Jira for project delivery and issue tracking.
 * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
 * Must be a UK National with a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency

## Description

As a Maximo Data Modeller / DataStage Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data integration solutions using IBM DataStage. You will support complex data migration activities, ensuring data is transformed and successfully loaded into the IBM MAS target model., * Designing, developing, and maintaining IBM DataStage pipelines.

 * Migrating and transforming data into the IBM MAS target model.
 * Applying recognised data migration methodologies including MOSAIC, IBM 10-Step Data Migration Methodology, or equivalent frameworks.
 * Working closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective data solutions.
 * Developing data transformation solutions using XML and XSLT.
 * Testing developed solutions and executing DataStage jobs.
 * Using Jira to manage tasks, issues, and project activities.
 * Troubleshooting data migration and transformation challenges while driving continuous improvement., * Opportunity to work on a major defence transformation programme.
 * Long-term 12-month contract engagement.
 * Hybrid working arrangement with on-site collaboration in Bristol.
 * Exposure to large-scale IBM Maximo and DataStage environments.
 * Collaborative project environment with experienced technical teams.
 * Opportunity to contribute to business-critical data migration and transformation initiatives