Job#: 3030348

Job Description:

IBM DataStage Developer / Engineer – Job Description

Job Summary:

· We are seeking an experienced IBM DataStage Developer/Engineer to design, develop, and maintain IBM InfoSphere DataStage jobs supporting the Medicaid Data Management Platform.

· This role focuses on building robust, scalable data pipelines that enable accurate and high-performance reporting within a Medicaid/MMIS data environment.

· The ideal candidate will work closely with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to support data integration, transformation, and data quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, develop, and maintain ETL jobs using IBM InfoSphere DataStage.

· Build and optimize data pipelines for Medicaid/MMIS data processing and reporting.

· Extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources including mainframe, relational databases, and external systems.

· Collaborate with data architects to implement scalable and reusable ETL frameworks.

· Perform data cleansing, validation, and transformation to ensure data quality and integrity.

· Optimize job performance and troubleshoot ETL failures and data issues.

· Work with large datasets including claims, eligibility, provider, and reference data.

· Support data integration between legacy systems, data warehouses, and cloud environments.

· Develop and maintain documentation for ETL processes and data mappings.

· Participate in testing, deployment, and production support activities.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

· 5–8+ years of experience in ETL development with IBM InfoSphere DataStage.

· Experience with Unix/Linux and shell scripting

· Strong experience in Medicaid/MMIS data environments.

· Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).

· Experience working with large-scale data warehouses and data marts.

· Knowledge of data modeling concepts and ETL design patterns.

· Experience integrating data from mainframe and on-premise systems.

· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (S3, Redshift, etc.).

· Familiarity with big data technologies and modern data platforms.

· Experience with scheduling/orchestration tools (Control-M, Airflow, etc.).

· Knowledge of healthcare data standards and regulatory requirements (HIPAA).

· Experience supporting reporting and analytics platforms.

· IBM DataStage certification is a plus.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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 terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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