SSIS Developer ETL Specialist

ClinDCast LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A data solutions company in Chicago is seeking an SSIS Developer / ETL Specialist to design and maintain ETL workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in SSIS development and strong SQL Server skills. Responsibilities include tuning ETL processes, creating complex packages, and collaborating with BI teams for analytics. Understanding of data warehousing concepts and proficiency in Power BI are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SSIS development and ETL processes.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, T-SQL, and database objects.
• Experience with SSIS performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex SSIS packages for ETL from multiple sources.
• Tune SSIS packages and SQL queries for optimal performance.
• Work closely with BI teams to provide data for analytics.

Skills

SSIS development

ETL processes

SQL Server

T-SQL

Data integrity validation

Tools

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Power BI

SSRS

Job description

Job Title: SSIS Developer / ETL Specialist

Role Overview

The SSIS Developer will design, develop, and maintain ETL workflows using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to support data integration, transformation, and loading processes for enterprise data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

ETL Development

Design and implement complex SSIS packages for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from multiple sources (DB2, Oracle, Flat Files, XML).

Utilize advanced SSIS transformations such as Conditional Split, Fuzzy Lookup, For Each Loop, MultiCast, and Script Components for data processing.

Implement error handling, logging, and checkpoints for robust package execution.

Performance Optimization

Tune SSIS packages and SQL queries for optimal performance.

Apply best practices for SSIS performance, including parallelization, lookup caching, and bulk loading techniques.

Integration & Scheduling

Schedule and monitor SSIS packages using SQL Server Agent.

Configure credentials, proxy accounts, and permissions for secure execution.

Testing & Troubleshooting

Perform debugging and troubleshooting of SSIS packages.

Conduct backend database testing and validate data integrity.

Collaboration

Work closely with BI teams to provide data for analytics and reporting.

Support Power BI and SSRS reporting requirements when needed.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in SSIS development and ETL processes.

Strong knowledge of SQL Server, T-SQL, and database objects (procedures, functions, views).

Experience with SSIS performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with data warehousing concepts (Star Schema, Fact/Dimension tables).

Exposure to Power BI and SSRS is a plus.

Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of advanced SSIS components (CDC Splitter, DQS Cleansing, Fuzzy Grouping).

Experience in handling large datasets and optimizing ETL workflows.

Understanding of Agile methodologies.