Monday, July 16, 2012

EchoStar - Data Modeler

The Data Modeler will design, develop and maintain a variety of different ETL programs using various technologies - specifically ODI, Informatica PowerExchange including batch and NRT jobs, Oracle 11g PL/SQL, as well as Unix Scripting (KSH, CSH, PERL).  This position will also act as the Enterprise Data Warehouse data modeler.


Duties and Responsibilities

* Work with business requirements and act as a technical analyst to identify and understand source data systems

* Create and maintain SDLC documentation as part of development tasks

* Adapt ETL processes to accommodate source system(s) changes in source systems or new requirements

* Provide expertise in ETL performance tuning

* Serve as the technical data warehouse team expert

* Map source system data into data warehouse models

* Coordinate with Technical Architects, other Data Modelers and DBAs to review design strategies for new ETL processes

* Design, develop and maintain different ETL programs in various technologies including Informatica PowerExchange including batch and NRT jobs, Oracle 11g PL/SQL, and Unix Scripting (KSH, CSH, PERL)

* Strong technical analytical skills with an ability to provide creative solutions to problems

* Participate in aspects of business user consulting, system analysis, and general system designs

* Develop and maintain Enterprise Data Models sources



Skills and Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related field

* Knowledge of Oracle 11g Databases

* Demonstrated experience using Informatica PowerExchange (near real time and batch)

* Experience in troubleshooting and debugging * Experience in Logical and Physical  Data Modeling

* Experience in Data Warehousing

* Expertise in problem solving at the highest level

* Unix Scripting (KSH, CSH, PERL)

* Communication skills that can energize multi-disciplined work teams to respond to business needs.

* Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.

* Strong organizational and customer service skills.

* Ability to identify solutions, recognizes the impact of alternatives, and determines a solution which results in the optimum outcome for the business unit.

* Must be able to manage resources, timelines, deliverables and expectations for related projects.

* Must be comfortable and good at interacting and communicating with all levels inside and outside of the IT department


Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies


Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


Send resume to Colin.Driessner@echostar.com

No third party recruiters