DataStage Developer

**Job#: 3014870**

**Job Description:**

Job Title: DataStage Developer

Job Location: Columbus, OH or Detroit, MI

Job Pay Range:

Job Length: 3 Months (Contract to Hire)

Position Summary:

The team is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior DataStage Developer with Python expertise. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust ETL solutions using IBM DataStage and Python to support critical financial and regulatory reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in ETL and scripting, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality data solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain ETL workflows using IBM DataStage to support data integration and transformation needs.

- Develop Python scripts for data processing, automation, and integration with ETL workflows.

- Collaborate with business analysts, data architects, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.

- Write and optimize SQL queries for Snowflake and other relational databases.

- Develop and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts and Python scripts to support ETL automation and job scheduling.

- Participate in incident resolution and root cause analysis for data-related issues.

- Support change management processes, including documentation and deployment of code changes.

- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and data flow diagrams.

- Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.

- 4+ years of hands-on experience with IBM DataStage development.

- Strong experience with Python for data processing and automation.

- Experience with Snowflake or other cloud-based data platforms.

- Proficiency in Unix/Linux shell scripting.

- Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL.

- Experience with incident and change management processes (ITIL framework preferred).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

- Ability to work onsite 4 days a week in Columbus, OH or Detroit, MI.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in the banking or financial services industry.

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

- Exposure to data quality, data lineage, and metadata management tools.

*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.*

***Apex Benefits Overview: **Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In t*