Production Programmer - Entry Level SQL Developer

Datalab USA; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Nine paid company holidays

Job summary

Datalab USA in Germantown, MD, is seeking an entry-level Production Programmer to join the Marketing Technology Team. This role focuses on monitoring, executing, and improving ETL and reporting processes, ensuring data quality and effective documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and knowledge of SQL. This position offers a salary between $65,000 and $75,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Work experience a plus.
• Direct Marketing experience or knowledge a plus.
• Certifications/Technical training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor existing process execution to ensure completion.
• Execute & review existing process QC reports.
• Review wiki and other documentation to understand existing processes purpose and steps.
• Update Wiki documentation to improve team documentation.
• Review ETL QC reports and identify any data quality issues.
• Run existing scripts to update DWH.

Skills

Knowledge in SQL

Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate clearly

Self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

FTP

MoveIT

JIRA

Job description

DataLab USA™ is an analytics and technology driven database marketing consultancy. We combine sophisticated technology, cutting edge analytics and an intrinsic understanding of marketing to build large-scale addressable marketing programs for Fortune 500 companies. Our clients operate in multiple verticals: Financial Services, Insurance, Telcom, and Travel & Leisure.

We have placed in the INC 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for six times in the last ten years. At its heart, DataLab USA™ has the entrepreneurial spirit of a start‑up. We judge ourselves on our ability to innovate, drive efficiency and deliver excellence for our clients.

DataLab’s Marketing Technology Team is at the core of deploying value creation for our clients. Our technology team’s problem solving, and out of box thinking translate into positive ROI and success for our clients.

Production Programmer is an entry level position in the Marketing Technology department with a focus on learning fundamental skills and applying them to existing processes. Employees will largely be expected to learn by doing. They will execute, monitor and QC existing ETL, Reporting and Campaign processes thereby contributing to the team while developing an understanding of DataLab’s solution and how it serves to achieve client goals.

No sponsorship offered for this position

Candidates must be local to Germantown, MD

Key Responsibilities

• Primary Responsibilities
• Monitor existing process execution to ensure completion
• Execute & review existing process QC reports
• Review wiki and other documentation to understand existing processes purpose and steps
• Update Wiki documentation to improve team documentation
• Review ETL QC reports and identify any data quality issues
• Run existing scripts to update DWH
• Perform QC to ensure proper execution and completeness of DWH
• Run existing scripts to generate client reports
• QC & review report providing feedback to internal customers & stakeholders
• Assist with minor modifications & enhancements to reports
• Save all work with careful documentation (for QC and future use)
• Run existing ETL data feeds and monitor for issues

• Responsibility Details
• Troubleshoot automated production tasks issues
• Automate existing production code
• Assist with development of ad‑hoc reports
• Know all client file inputs for a campaign, understand which would be critical for campaign processing and how the fields within each file are used in the campaign and results reporting
• Setup new ETL scripts & QC for new client data feeds
• Know when client files are expected; notify team members if they do not come in
• Responsible for the movement of files and assets from FTP sites and/or emails to appropriate folders and notify appropriate team members
• Be able to use FTP, MoveIT, JIRA and navigate through Wiki

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• Work experience a plus
• Direct Marketing experience or knowledge a plus
• Certifications/Technical training are a plus

Job Skills

• Knowledge in SQL
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Other Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Self‑motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment

$65,000 - $75,000 a year

The base pay range provided serves as a general guideline. The final annual salary offered to the selected candidate will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans: Comprehensive coverage to meet your healthcare needs.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Resources and support for personal and professional challenges.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Includes option for Traditional IRA or Roth IRA to help you plan for your future.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid vacation and sick leave to maintain work‑life balance.

Company Holidays: Nine paid company holidays throughout the year.

DataLab USA™ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

All offers of employment are contingent on passing a background check and drug test.