RQ10027 - Software Developer - ETL - Senior

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.
Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications.
This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

General Skills:

Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
Experience in one or more programming languages
Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
Experience with one or more communications protocols
Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

 

ETL Skills:

Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements and business process knowledge in order to transform the data in a way thats geared towards the needs of end users
Knowledge and experience maintaining and improving already existing processes.
Knowledge and experience ensuring that the data architecture is scalable and maintainable
Knowledge and experience working with the business in designing and delivering correct, high quality data
Experience investigating data to identify potential issues within ETL pipelines, notify end-users and propose adequate solutions
Experience preparing detailed documentation for further reference.

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience with middleware and gateways
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must have:

Experience with the Microsoft suite of technology including: Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI
Experience with developing data extraction, transformation, and load programs (daily and initial load) functionality on a wide range of data repositories (structured and semi-structured files, relational and multi-dimensional data stores)
Experience with developing, implementing, and maintaining schedule/dependency logic for Extract Transform Load (ETL) scripts
Experience with data integration, data cleansing, and data analytics
Experience with data modeling and design principles for data marts and data warehouses
Experience in database management and administration
Experience in constructing complex SQL queries and performance tuning
Experience creating technical documentation including ETL source-to-target mappings, data model diagrams, architecture artifacts, detailed design documents, etc.

Skill Set Requirements:

Responsibilities/Assignment Deliverables – Senior ETL Developer:

Designs, develops, and maintains database back end and ETL applications for Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence solutions.
Uses knowledge of ETL languages and development techniques to build and expand application functionality by writing high-quality code using appropriate patterns.
Ensures applications remain scalable while complying to standards and following best practices.
Tests and debugs applications and ensures that software is properly documented.
Collaborates clearly and professionally as part of a development team and communicates with clients.

Mandatory Skills:

Experience with the Microsoft suite of technology including: Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI
Experience with developing data extraction, transformation, and load programs (daily and initial load) functionality on a wide range of data repositories (structured and semi-structured files, relational and multi-dimensional data stores)
Experience with developing, implementing, and maintaining schedule/dependency logic for Extract Transform Load (ETL) scripts
Experience with data integration, data cleansing, and data analytics
Experience with data modeling and design principles for data marts and data warehouses
Experience in database management and administration
Experience in constructing complex SQL queries and performance tuning
Experience with Git and knowledge of source control strategies
Experience creating technical documentation including ETL source-to-target mappings, data model diagrams, architecture artifacts, detailed design documents, etc.
Experience in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements
Experience in software development lifecycle from Development, to Testing and Quality Assurance, to Delivery
Solid communications skills: the ability to understand, comprehend, and follow instructions and requirements to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice to have skills:

Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Experience designing visual dashboards to highlight trends and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and developing canned reports (scheduled and ad-hoc)
Experience with programming languages such as C#, developing application code such as APIs, Functions, etc.
Experience writing scripts with PowerShell and other scripting languages
Experience in implementation of SaaS solution

Core Technical Skills:

Experience with the Microsoft suite of technology including: Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI
Experience with developing data extraction, transformation, and load programs (daily and initial load) functionality on a wide range of data repositories (structured and semi-structured files, relational and multi-dimensional data stores)
Experience with developing, implementing, and maintaining schedule/dependency logic for Extract Transform Load (ETL) scripts
Experience with data integration, data cleansing, and data analytics
Experience with data modeling and design principles for data marts and data warehouses
Experience in database management and administration
Experience in constructing complex SQL queries and performance tuning
Experience creating technical documentation including ETL source-to-target mappings, data model diagrams, architecture artifacts, detailed design documents, etc.
Other Technical Skills:
Experience designing visual dashboards to highlight trends and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and developing canned reports (scheduled and ad-hoc)
Experience with programming languages such as C#, developing application code such as APIs, Functions, etc.
Experience writing scripts with PowerShell and other scripting languages
Experience with Git and knowledge of source control strategies
Experience in software development lifecycle from Development, to Testing and Quality Assurance, to Delivery

Communications Skills:

Experience in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements
Solid communications skills: the ability to understand, comprehend, and follow instructions and requirements to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Standards and Best Practices:

Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards

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