ETL Developer

ETL Developer

The ETL Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality data integration solutions using IBM Data Stage and related technologies. This role supports both on-premise and cloud environments, contributes to enterprise data modernization efforts, and plays a key role in migrating Data Stage workloads to IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D). The developer will collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure data pipelines aligned with organizational objectives.

• Develop, enhance, and optimize ETL pipelines using IBM Data Stage, including parallel and server jobs, job sequencing, and performance tuning.
• Support the migration of on-premise Data Stage jobs to IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CP4D), including code refactoring, testing, validation, and workflow modernization.
• Use Python and XML to automate processes, perform data transformations, and integrate automation into ETL workflows.
• Work extensively in Linux/Unix environments to write shell scripts, manage file systems, monitor processes, and troubleshoot runtime issues.
• Apply Master Data Management (MDM) principles to ensure data quality, governance, and consistency across enterprise systems.
• Develop complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, validation, and performance improvement across relational database platforms.
• Work within Agile teams to support sprint activities, deployments, documentation, and continuous improvement practices.
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, DBAs, and business users to ensure successful and accurate delivery of data solutions.
• Troubleshoot ETL issues, perform root-cause analysis, recommend improvements, and ensure adherence to data standards and security policies.

• 5+ years of experience ETL (IBM Data Stage) - Required
• 1+ years of exposure to Cloud Pak for data - Required
• 5+ years of experience with Unix/Linux
• 3+ years of experience with Master Data Management

• Previous Government experience

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.