Senior Technical Lead

TechDigital Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an experienced Informatica Developer to lead complex data integration initiatives and mentor a technical team.

The role focuses on designing ETL pipelines, real-time data feeds, and robust data models across enterprise environments, with emphasis on quality, performance, and governance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of hands-on Informatica work, strong SQL/PLSQL, scripting skills, and a track record of delivering on time in Agile settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on Informatica development experience.
• Proficient with Informatica PowerCenter and IICS.
• Experience designing and optimizing ETL pipelines.
• Strong SQL/PLSQL and at least one scripting language.

Responsibilities

• Lead data integration projects and mentor technical teams.
• Architect near real-time data feeds and streaming solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Ensure data governance and quality in regulated environments.

Skills

ETL design

Data integration

SQL & PL/SQL

Python scripting

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Data modeling

Tools

Informatica PowerCenter

Informatica IICS

Kafka

Spark Streaming

SQL Server

NoSQL

AWS

Oracle

Job description

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Informatica Developer, with a proven track record of delivering complex data integration projects and leading technical teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency with Informatica PowerCenter, Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), or similar ETL/data integration platforms.
• Data Pipeline Mastery: Strong experience designing, developing, and optimizing ETL pipelines for large-scale, complex environments.
• Real-Time Data Experience: Familiarity with architecting and delivering near real-time data feeds, streaming technologies, or event-driven architectures.
• Database Expertise: Advanced knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, NoSQL), data modeling, and schema design.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and at least one scripting language (Python, Shell, etc.).
• Project Management: Experience using project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a track record for delivering high-quality solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a technical team, set expectations, and drive results.

• Prior experience working on projects involving the evolution of existing applications and integration of new fields/data sources.
• Experience implementing streaming data solutions (Kafka, Spark Streaming, etc.) in an enterprise context.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), especially cloud-based data integration tools.
• Industry certifications in Informatica, data engineering, or cloud technologies.
• Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) with strict data governance requirements.