ETL DataStage Consultant

UST; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation: 10 days/yr

Paid sick leave: 6 days/yr

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

UST is seeking an ETL DataStage Consultant (Associate III - Data Engineering) in California. You will implement ETL processes using DataStage, write optimized SQL, and manage DataStage environments to ensure reliable data integration.

You will collaborate with analysts and stakeholders, follow security best practices, and support production ETL operations, including incident management and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven ETL development and administration using DataStage.
• Expert-level proficiency in ETL processes, data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Strong knowledge of SQL queries and scripting for data manipulation and retrieval.
• Solid programming skills in Python for scripting, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Solid understanding of Unix shell scripts and Cron jobs.
• Deep knowledge of Relational databases and data management.
• Experience with Control-M, MFT, and IBM Gentran.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve ETL and system performance issues.
• Proficiency in monitoring system performance and job logs.
• Experience implementing security best practices for data handling and integration.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery models with tools like JIRA, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to lead and drive utilities and frameworks to automate functionality and environment checks.
• Clear communication and experience in onshore-offshore models.
• Experience managing application support and tracking KPI/SLA metrics.
• Nice to Have: Snowflake platform exposure, incident management, and production support practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data manipulation and retrieval.
• Manage and configure DataStage environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot ETL issues.
• Implement security best practices for data handling and integration.
• Provide production support and resolve incidents.
• Monitor job logs and performance metrics to preempt issues.
• Lead development of Python scripts for data processing and automation.

Skills

ETL DataStage

SQL

Python

Unix shell & Cron

Control-M/MFT/Gentran

Agile / JIRA / DevOps

Data integration security

Onshore-offshore collaboration

Leadership in utilities/frameworks

Snowflake (nice to have)

Tools

DataStage Server/Studio

Control-M

IBM Gentran

Job description

Role description

ETL DataStage Consultant

Associate III - Data Engineering

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

UST is searching for an ETL DataStage Consultant who will understand requirements and implement ETL processes using DataStage to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.

The opportunity:

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data manipulation and retrieval
• Manage and configure DataStage environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Monitor system performance and proactively troubleshoot issues related to ETL processes
• Implement security best practices for data handling and integration
• Provide comprehensive support for production processes and resolve issues as they arise
• Monitor job logs and performance metrics to identify and address potential issues before they impact operations
• Implement incident management processes to ensure timely resolution of production incidents
• Plan and execute regular maintenance activities, including system upgrades and patches
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards during maintenance activities
• Lead development and maintenance of Python scripts for data processing and automation

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• 6+ years of proven experience in ETL development and administration using DataStage
• Expert-level proficiency in ETL processes, data extraction, transformation, and loading
• Strong knowledge of SQL queries and scripting for data manipulation and retrieval
• Solid programming skills in Python for scripting, automation, and data processing tasks
• Solid understanding of Unix shell scripts and Cron jobs
• Deep knowledge of Relational databases and data management
• Experience with Control-M, Managed File Transfer (MFT), and IBM Gentran
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve ETL and system performance issues
• Proficiency in monitoring system performance and job logs
• Experience implementing security best practices for data handling and integration
• Knowledge of Agile delivery models with tools like JIRA, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Ability to lead and drive utilities and frameworks to automate functionality and environment checks
• Clear communication skills and experience working in onshore-offshore models
• Ability to work collaboratively with business analysts, stakeholders, and cross-functional technical teams
• Experience managing application support and tracking KPI/SLA metrics
• Nice to Have:
• Understanding and/or hands‑on experience with Snowflake platform
• Exposure to incident management and production support best practices

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: California

Compensation Range: $62,000-$93,000

Benefits

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑and‑long‑term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people‑first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Skills

IBM DataStage, ETL, Python, SQL

Benefits

Compensation range: $ 62,000.00 to 93,000.00 per year