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Senior DataStage Developer – IBM InfoSphere DataStage, SQL and ETL

astra-north

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaContractPosted Jul 6, 2026

Job description

DataStage ETL Developer – IBM InfoSphere & SQL Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid (4 Days WFO) Experience Required: 6–8 Years Required Skills

  • IBM InfoSphere DataStage
  • ETL Development
  • SQL & PL/SQL
  • Unix Shell Scripting Role Description
  • Design and implement ETL data pipelines.
  • Strong PL/SQL and SQL skills in relational database environments.
  • Strong Unix shell scripting skills.
  • Create and review technical design documents.
  • Participate in walkthrough reviews of technical specifications, code, and unit test plans.
  • Plan design and implementation activities and provide third-level production support.
  • Drive technical platform improvements and ensure solution quality.
  • Estimate effort for design, coding, and unit testing activities.
  • Ensure ETL pipelines meet quality standards and metadata is complete and accurate.
  • Work closely with development teams to promote best practices.
  • Knowledge of SDLC methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Iterative.
  • Working knowledge of GitHub and CI/CD pipelines. Must Have
  • 8+ years of experience in complex and time-sensitive development environments.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere DataStage (ETL).
  • Extensive hands-on experience with complex SQL (MSSQL Server, Teradata).
  • Extensive experience creating stored procedures and Unix shell scripts.
  • Experience supporting large-scale testing, UAT, simulations, and reporting.

Nice to Have

  • Working knowledge of Kafka.
  • Working knowledge of JCL/Zeke.