Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Data Engineer for an opportunity in Raleigh, NC

Position Title:Senior Data Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Anticipated Start Date: 06/03/2024.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 3+ Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension.

Job Type: [Contract (40 hours weekly)], [On-Site]

Pay Range: $58/hr - $60/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
Required Skills/ Experience:
Specific abilities for the Performance Data Engineer:
* The knowledge, skills, and abilities with the Teradata relational database must be far and above that typically found in application developers.
* Significant experience with the Teradata optimizer is required; the ability to read SQL "explain" plans and take action to effectively utilize the massive parallel nature of the database engine.
* A thorough understanding of the internal "DBC Accounting" information is expected in order to effectively measure the performance of application code.
Specific ability with the following languages, tools and utilities is required:
* Ab Initio ETL Coding in GDE
* Ab Initio Metadata Hub Lineage
* Ab Initio TRMC
* ANSI SQL and Teradata SQL extensions
* Teradata SQL Assistant (a.k.a. QueryMan) for EDS Support
Teradata Utilities for EDS Support:
* BTEQ
* FastLoad
* MultiLoad
* FastExport
* TPump
Azure/Databricks Support:
* Cloud operations
* Cloud Governance
* Data Engineering
* Platform Engineering
* Data Integration
* Data Observability
* AI/ML
In addition, the following UNIX skills are required:
* UNIX commands and concepts in order to navigate source code directories, find error logs, perform impact analysis assessments, edit code, version files
* Linux Shell scripting in order to read and create driver scripts
In addition, the following Ab Initio skills are required:
* A working knowledge of how Ab Initio conducts data extract, transformations, and loading - especially to and from Teradata
* Development of graphs, plans, PSETs and how to develop tests and debug
* PDL scripting
Additional Required Skills/Experience:
* A minimum of ten (10) years experience in software development or related field, with at least 5 years in a data warehouse environment and/or related field.
* A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred.
* Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program.
* Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
* Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel.
* Extensive experience with data warehouse design, construction, and/or maintenance, to include design and implementation of data strategy methods, coding and documentation of scripts and stored procedures, and creation of index and view scripts.
* Extensive experience with development of data warehouse program and system documentation.
* Able to assist with metadata repository management.
* Extensive experience preparing and implementing data verification and testing methods for data warehouses.
* Able to obtain Postal clearance.
* Excellent communication skills.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.Keywords: Data Engineer, ETL, SQL, Teradata, Ab Initio, Azure, Unix, LinuxAbout BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222493 when responding to this ad.

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