DataStage Specialist

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.
Bottom line? We outthink ordinary. Discover what you can do at IBM.

Data is the world's natural resource for the next century. In IBM Public Sector, we use the latest Big Data technologies, tools, and techniques to work collaboratively with our Public Sector clients to apply solutions to complex problems and strategic decisions for the public's benefit. Whether you are just starting your career, or at the top of your game, if you are excited about using your Big Data skills to help our government, healthcare or state and local clients, IBM's Big Data team is the place for you!

As a DataStage Specialist at IBM, you'll team with some of the best minds in the industry to create innovative high quality solutions focused on clients' business needs. You'll do this using your systems knowledge and expertise to design and model applications, develop application solutions, and integrate them with custom solutions, COTS software or packaged applications.

The DataStage Specialist is responsible for:
- Working with clients to understand their data needs
- Moving data from the operational & external environments to the business intelligence environment utilizing for example DataStage (formerly Ascential) - IBM's WebSphere Data Integration Suite, Informatica, BigInsights, Pentaho or other vendors
- Working with data warehouses, data marts and operational data stores

BENEFITS
Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

·  http://www-01.ibm.com/employment/us/benefits/
·  https://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/50744.wss CAREER GROWTH
Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

·  Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills
·  Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career aspirations
·  Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation
In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
With an employee population of 375,000 in over 170 countries, amazingly we connect, collaborate, and care. IBMers drive a corporate culture of shared responsibility. We love grand challenges and everyday improvements for our company and for the world. We care about each other, our clients, and the communities we live, work, and play in!
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/initiatives.html

http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/corporateservicecorps

Selected candidates may not need to travel for all projects outside of their metro area. However, all candidates must be able and willing to travel based on assigned project demand. Travel requirements may vary but could be up to 100%. Candidates are not able to refuse project based on travel.

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Auto req ID

122242BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Data Specialist
State / Province

MARYLAND
Primary job category

Consultant
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

BALTIMORE
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  At least 3 years of experience with InfoSphere DataStage versions 9.1 or higher with overall DW Architecture and Best practices.
·  At least 5 years of experience in working with Data warehousing mainly with writing Source to target mappings (STMs), creating ETL maps, PL/SQL to load Target Dimension and Fact tables, Job scheduling, troubleshooting performance issues for large implementations.
Skill-keywords

etl informatica
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Professional IBM certification in DataStage desirable
Eligibility Requirements

· 
Ability to obtain MBI Required.

Position Type

Professional
New Collar Role

No