Job Description

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

Location: NYC, NY

Duration: 12+ months

Responsibilities

• Extract geographic and non-geographic data from Oracle and SQL Server databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of the data.
• Transform raw data into structured formats suitable for analysis, reporting, and system integration.
• Design and implement data pipelines for efficient handling of large datasets.
• Automate ETL integrations using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Perform data analysis to drive key business objectives.
• Document ETL processes, data models, and API specifications for transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Develop, test, and maintain ETL workflows and scripts to automate data processing.
• Monitor ETL processes to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Perform data modeling and database design for application development and product implementation initiatives under the guidance of Database Administrator and Architect.
• Create reporting solutions using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) by analyzing user needs and information availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues promptly.
• Create APIs to enable data access and integration with various applications and systems.
• Ensure APIs are secure, performant, and adhere to industry standards.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to design API endpoints that meet business requirements.
• Work with GIS analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Participate in requirements definition, analysis and design.
• Work closely with business analysts, subject matter experts and development teams in design, development, testing, implementation, and support of application projects.
• Facilitate creation, migration and maintenance of database objects across development/ QA/ production environments.
• Follow best practices in data modeling including use of standard naming conventions, processes and templates to ensure consistency of data models.
• Monitor and optimize database performance and capacity utilization to provide high availability and redundancy.
• Take ownership of database performance, scalability and security.
• Define and implement data testing strategies with business stakeholders, application development teams and QA groups.
• Participate in the software testing process, including identification and resolution of defects.
• Contribute to and support roll-out strategies.
• Participate in and contribute to formal/informal technical reviews and presentations.
• Accurately estimate time required to complete development tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results.
• Mentor and guide development team members on database-related tasks.
• Provide technical support and knowledge transition to team members and end users as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and project managers to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, workflows, and user guides.
• Ensure solutions comply with industry best practices, standards, and security protocols.
• Prepare documentation and conduct knowledge transition to support adoption across the organization and other city agencies.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions and improve development processes.

Skills Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years as ETL Developer, Data Engineer, or similar role, with a focus on geographic data.
• Proficiency in T-SQL and PL/SQL with experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Familiarity with SSRS, SSAS, SSIS and data warehousing concepts like ETL, Dimensions, Facts, Cubes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing, developing and integrating databases, data warehouses and multidimensional databases in MS-SQL server.
• Knowledge of data integration patterns, database design, and data modeling principles.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C#, or other relevant languages for ETL and API development.
• Experience with API frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, or Django REST Framework).
• Experience with geographic data formats (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON) and geospatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and related data services.
• Familiarity with ETL tools like Talend, Apache Nifi, or Informatica.
• Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Experience in code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development life cycle.
• Familiarity with application lifecycle management (ALM) tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Experience with version control and release management practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience with MS-SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and/or other geospatial databases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery.
• Familiarity with application lifecycle management (ALM) tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub extensions.
• Experience with version control using Git and GitHub and release management practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• ETL certifications on Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle will be a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with technical and non-technical staff.

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