Developer- ETL/Datastage---------------------Need Full GC, USC -------------Need Locals

Job Title: Developer- ETL/Datastage

Location: McLean, VA

Duration 6 mos. +

Need Full GC, USC

Need Locals

Position Overview

Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Development, Senior position to contribute to the development and support of ETL applications and processes in the Corporate Data Warehouse, in the Information Technology Division. We are seeking a motivated individual who can who can lead a team of etl developers, help team perform root cause analysis, and provide guidance in developing effective solutions. The candidate should have a strong analytical ability and able to quickly adapt, trouble shoot and apply IT expertise to a varying array of issues relating to the ETL/shell script/autosys jobs in CDW space. Expected to work business area, BA, project team and other supporting groups, develop rapport and good working relationships with other teams.

Position Description:

Involves application development, prototyping, modeling and high level technical consulting. Perform "what-if" analysis to simulate network stress test and survivability. Predict effects of configuration changes, identify applications bottlenecks and opportunities to optimize performance. Provides resolutions to an extensive range of complicated problems. Solutions are innovative, thorough, and practicable. Works under limited direction independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion for adequacy in satisfying objectives. Represents the organization as the principal customer contact on contracts and often performs project leadership role. Interacts with senior customer personnel on significant technical matters frequently requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead team of ETL developers, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective solutions to existing issues.

• Find gaps in the existing processes, constantly improve the processes/procedures, automate manual tasks and provide stability to the applications.

• Participate in Requirements Analysis; participate in the designing of solutions based on System Requirements and Architecture, prototype if necessary, develop, unit test and deploy applications

• Contribute to the enhancement of department application development/delivery standards, tools and processes

Basic Requirements:

• College Degree or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferred. Typically has 5 - 7 years related experience.

• At least 6-10 years of experience in DataStage(ETL), shell scripting and db2/oracle sql skills, Mainframe JCL, Cobol, SAS.

• Strong analytical and development skills required to trouble the issues and developed effective solutions.

• Good knowledge of database concepts with working knowledge on SQL, DB2 or Sybase database, and Stored Procedures

• Good attitude that will allow the team to perform better, work as a team player.

• Innovative in providing solutions, likes to take on challenges with calculated risks.

• Strive to constantly improve the application development processes and tools.

• Experience in all aspects of system development life cycle methodologies including waterfall and/or agile development

• Quick learner of new technologies and tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading development teams.

• Experience with mainframe/unix/Rational Clear Case.

• Professional who is motivated and is an effective team player

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey technology solutions to business partners

• Proactive in nature with customer satisfaction as primary goal.

If you are interested in the below position please forward your profile to preethib@usmsystems(dot)com or call me on 703 468 0398.