Application Programmer V

Application Programmer V

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Application Programmer V" for an opportunity in US - Kennesaw, GA 30144

Position Title: Application Programmer V

Location: Kennesaw, GA 30144

Job Posting Expected Start Date: 02/24/2025

(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension

Job Type: 40 hours work week

Pay Rate: $55.00/hr - $59.00/hr on W2

Job Description

As an ETL developer to support production and project work in the GTS Data space, the individual will be responsible for understanding the requirements, design and functionality of the jobs and propose strategic solutions and innovative tactical work-around solutions as needed.
The candidate should be able to lead projects and guide others, work somewhat flexible hours when needed, such as working approximately one weekend per month. May get comp-off time during weekdays when exceeding normal work hours.
This position requires a good analytical mind, problem solving ability, clear communication skills, a drive to learn new technologies and an ability to work with multiple others across variable teams.

General Skills
o Leadership skills and the ability to take ownership of a project or work effort to see it through.
o Self-starter that tackles whatever is needed to complete assigned tasks.
o Clear communicator, both in written and oral forms.
o Attention to detail to ensure adherence to mandates, regulations, technical guidance, etc.
o An inquisitive mind with the desire to learn new skills, technologies and business processes.
• L3 Production Support (approximately 25% of the time)
o Ability to analyze issue to determine root cause and propose solutions.
o Focus on issues to provide work-around solutions, when needed.
o Clear communication of the issue, it's root cause and proposed solutions.
o Ability to work with front-line support team and other technology teams.
• Lead Developer (approximately 75% of the time)
o Must be a proactive self-starter that looks to take up new work.
o Ability to do requirements analysis, followed by designing and implementing a solution.
o ETL skills to implement solutions using Informatica, Hadoop, PL/SQL, Linux scripting, etc.
o Identify gaps and propose improvements to processes and tools.
o Work within the team and other teams to get the work done.

Primary Skill
Informatica

Secondary Skill
Python

Required Skills
• 10+ years of overall ETL and data warehousing development experience.
• Solid experience with either Informatica Power Center and/or Big Dara (HDFS, Spark, Impala, Hive, etc.)
• Oracle database experience with ability to write and understand SQL.
• Working knowledge of Linux basics, including the ability to write and understand basic shell scripts.
• Troubleshooting and data analysis skills and the drive to determine the root cause of an issue.
• Experience with data movement and transformation technologies.

Desired Skills
• Skala development.
• Python, shell scripting or other programming language development.
• AutoSys job scheduling experience.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 234386 when responding to this ad.

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