Development Engineer Roodepoort

Afrocentric Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced ETL Developer to enhance the back-end of its data warehouse. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of programming experience, particularly in Data Warehousing, and expertise in SQL/PLSQL and ETL tools like DataStage. Responsibilities include designing ETL pipelines, debugging programs, and optimizing database performance. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in programming and database design.
• Minimum of 5 years Data Warehousing experience.
• Proficient in SQL/PLSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and implementation of ETL pipelines.
• Debug and correct programs to meet business requirements.
• Performance tuning of long-running queries.

Skills

Task Management

Data modelling and evaluation

Business Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Accuracy and Detail

Problem solving and decision making

Customer Focus

Numerical Ability

Education

3-4 Years Diploma / Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or data-related qualifications

Tools

SQL

PLSQL

DataStage 8.2 and above

Basic UNIX scripting

Job description

ETL Developer Job DescriptionThe purpose of the ETL Developer is to develop extraction, translation and loading jobs which will populate the Data Warehouse.

Develop and enhance the back-end of the data warehouse to satisfy specified and agreed user requirements in conformance with standards, time and cost parameters agreed for each project / request.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAccountabilities : Design, code, debug and correct programs to ensure business requirements are met.Analyse the effect of new functions on the existing systempile test cases according to System Development Lifecycle methodology and conduct thorough in-house testing per operational procedure.Implement practical solutions that use the specialist and departmental systems and processes.Provide specialist input and recommendations to improve the efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to the area of specialisation.Identify problems and develop and propose solutions to present to appropriate leaders or stakeholders.Ensure day-to-day operational support required from area of specialisation is provided to enhance performance.Cost Containment : Support the identification, development and implementation of cost-effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to area of specialisation.Continuously review cost / benefit and Return on Investment within area of specialisation.Drive Customer-Centricity : Maintain a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery.Continually increase understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction and service delivery.Knowledge Management : Ensure that adequate knowledge regarding specialisation is shared as required and maintained within the research library.Provide advice and / or training as required.Maintain, develop and implement specialist knowledge within the day-to-day operations of the organisation.Maintain Expertise Level : Be a member of related professional bodies.Ensure CPD (Continual Professional Development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to ensure maintained specialist accreditation.Network Key Relationships : Engage with and provide support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners.Specialist Support to Projects : Provide specialist expertise and ensure best practice related to specialisation is implemented in projects, when required.Conform to project management disciplines when participating in projects.Represent department or project on appropriate committees related to area of specialisation.Position Specific Outputs : Design, development and implementation of ETL pipelines.Debug and correct programs to ensure business requirements are met, including new and maintenance work.Performance tuning of long-running queries and recommending any performance improvement strategies.Performing data extracts.Support implemented BI solutions by monitoring data loads, addressing user questions concerning data integrity, doing performance tuning, archiving strategy and communicating functional and technical issues.Analyse the effect of new functions on the existing systempile test cases according to System Development Lifecycle methodology and conduct thorough in-house testing per operational procedure.Ensure day-to-day operational support, identify problems and propose solutions to be presented to appropriate leaders or stakeholderspetency Requirements : Attribute : Credibility : Lead with integrity and trust others as you would like to be trusted.Entrepreneurship : Take chances to continuously improve our Customer's experiences.Influence : Engage with Customers and colleagues to advance the organisation's welfare.Collaboration : Build work-related network and share knowledge with colleagueswnership : Make critical decisions based on what's right for AfroCentric and Customers.Knowledge : Knowledge and application of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.Knowledge and application of relevant legislation.Skill : Task Management.Data modelling and evaluationmunication Skills.Business Writing Skills.System design and development skills.Attention to Accuracy and Detail.Problem solving and decision making skills.Customer Focus.Numerical Ability.Desired Experience & QualificationExperience : 5-10 years' experience in programming, understanding of database design and system analysis.

Minimum of 5-10 years Data Warehousing experience.

SQL / PLSQL knowledge essential.

ETL Tool knowledge (DataStage 8.2 and above).

Data Modelling Tool Experience preferred.

Basic UNIX scripting.Qualifications : 3-4 Years Diploma / Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or data-related qualifications.Package & RemunerationCompetitive.Medical, Health & Social CarePharmaceutical Sector