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Salary: £39,000 - 67,000 per year
Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with IBM DataStage (11.x preferred)ETL and data warehousing conceptsUNIX/Shell scriptingSQL and PL/SQLStrong understanding of data models and relational databasesHands-on experience with DataStage parallel jobs, lookups, change capture, transformer, sequential files, data sets, and column generatorExperience with database connectors such as Oracle, Teradata, or DB2Experience with job parameterization, shared containers, and reusable componentsBanking or financial services experience is desirableExperience with production support and on-call rotations is desirableExposure to TWS/IWS scheduling is desirableExperience with DataStage upgrades or migrations is desirableKnowledge of data reconciliation and audit controls is desirableStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently in a delivery environmentGood communication skills for stakeholder and offshore/onshore collaborationStrong documentation skills and attention to detailSenior-level experience leading ETL design and review is desirableExperience mentoring junior developers is desirableAbility to own complex data domains and critical batch flows is desirableExperience supporting architectural decisions and performance tuning is desirable Responsibilities: Design, develop, enhance, and support ETL solutions using IBM DataStageDesign, develop, and maintain ETL jobs and sequences using IBM DataStageBuild end-to-end data pipelines from source systems to data warehouse and downstream platformsCreate and maintain ETL design documents, mapping specifications, and technical documentationPerform data profiling, validation, and reconciliation to ensure data qualityOptimize DataStage jobs for performance, scalability, and reliabilityTroubleshoot and resolve ETL failures, data issues, and production incidentsWork closely with DBAs, Unix teams, schedulers, and application teamsSupport batch schedules, deployments, and controlled releases across environmentsAdhere to banking controls, SDLC, and change management processesLead ETL design and review for senior-level deliveryMentor junior developersOwn complex data domains and critical batch flowsSupport architectural decisions and performance tuning Technologies: Data WarehouseETLIBMSupportOracleSQLUnix More:
We are hiring a DataStage Engineer based in Manchester with 2-3 days a week onsite. This role runs through 31/12/2026 and sits within a regulated banking environment, where we work closely with business analysts, data architects, downstream consumers, DBAs, Unix teams, schedulers, and application teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality data integration solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical ETL delivery, production support, and controlled releases while working in a bank-grade environment.
last updated 33 week of 2026