Datastage Developwer

Description

Position Overview Freddie Mac has an excellent opportunity for a Development, Senior position to contribute to the development and support of ETL applications and processes in the Corporate Data Warehouse, in the Information Technology Division. We are seeking a motivated individual who can who can lead a team of etl developers, help team perform root cause analysis, and provide guidance in developing effective solutions. The candidate should have a strong analytical ability and able to quickly adapt, trouble shoot and apply IT expertise to a varying array of issues relating to the ETL/shell script/autosys jobs in CDW space. Expected to work business area, BA, project team and other supporting groups, develop rapport and good working relationships with other teams. Responsibilities Lead team of ETL developers, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective solutions to existing issues. Find gaps in the existing processes, constantly improve the processes/procedures, automate manual tasks and provide stability to the applications. Participate in Requirements Analysis; participate in the designing of solutions based on System Requirements and Architecture, prototype if necessary, develop, unit test and deploy applications. Contribute to the enhancement of department application development/delivery standards, tools and processes. Able to do analysis and make code changes to the DataStage ETL, Mainframe and Unix jobs. Basic Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent working experience At least 610 years of experience in DataStage(ETL), shell scripting and db2/oracle sql skills, Mainframe JCL, Cobol, SAS. Strong analytical and development skills required to trouble the issues and developed effective solutions. Good knowledge of database concepts with working knowledge on SQL, DB2 or Sybase database, and Stored Procedures Good attitude that will allow the team to perform better, work as a team player. Innovative in providing solutions, likes to take on challenges with calculated risks. Strive to constantly improve the application development processes and tools. Experience in all aspects of system development life cycle methodologies including waterfall and/or agile development Quick learner of new technologies and tools. Preferred Skills Experience leading development teams. Experience with Mainframe and Unix Experience working with Agile methodology Experience with Java and Webmethods. Professional who is motivated and is an effective team player Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey technology solutions to business partners Proactive in nature with customer satisfaction as primary goal. Experience in Mortgage Industry or direct Freddie Mac Experience