At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop ETL solutions using IBM DataStage in a dynamic banking environment.
- Company: Join a leading blue-chip client with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enjoy excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact by delivering high-quality data integration solutions in a regulated setting.
- Qualifications: Strong experience with IBM DataStage, SQL, and data warehousing concepts required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a DataStage Developer. Please find some details below:
CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS
Days on site: 2-3 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Role Description:
As a DataStage Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting ETL solutions using IBM DataStage. You will work closely with business analysts, data architects, and downstream consumers to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality data integration solutions in a regulated banking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain ETL jobs and sequences using IBM DataStage
- Develop end-to-end data pipelines from source systems to data warehouse/downstream platforms
- Create and maintain ETL design documents, mapping specifications, and technical documentation
- Perform data profiling, validation, and reconciliation to ensure data quality
- Optimize DataStage jobs for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Troubleshoot and resolve ETL failures, data issues, and production incidents
- Work closely with DBAs, Unix teams, schedulers (TWS/IWS), and application teams
- Support batch schedules, deployments, and controlled releases across environments
- Adhere to banking controls, SDLC, and change management processes
Mandatory Skills:
- IBM DataStage (11.x preferred) - strong hands-on development experience
- ETL/Data Warehousing concepts
- UNIX/Shell Scripting
- SQL/PL/SQL
- Strong understanding of data models and relational databases
DataStage Technical Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with DataStage Parallel Jobs
- Lookups, Change Capture, Transformer
- Sequential File, Data Sets
- Column Generator
- Database connectors (eg, Oracle/Teradata/DB2)
- Job parameterization, shared containers, and reusable components
Good to Have:
- Banking or Financial Services domain experience
- Experience with production support and on-call rotations
- Exposure to TWS/IWS scheduling
- Experience with DataStage upgrades or migrations (eg, 8.x 11.x)
- Knowledge of data reconciliation and audit controls
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a delivery environment
- Good communication skills for stakeholder and offshore/onshore collaboration
- Documentation and attention to detail (bank-grade)
UK - Senior DataStage Developer:
- Lead ETL design and review
- Mentor junior developers
- Own complex data domains and critical batch flows
- Support architectural decisions and performance tuning
Datastage Developer - Manchester And Remote - 4 Months+ employer: Octopus Computer Associates
At Octopus Computer Associates, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Barrow-in-Furness, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. With immediate interviews available, we invite passionate individuals to join us in making a meaningful impact within the Digital Modern Workplace.
Contact Details:
Octopus Computer Associates Recruitment Team
