Saturday, April 27, 2013

Alliance Data - Sr. Database Developer

The Sr. Database Developer is responsible for development, implementation, and testing of data extraction, transformation, and load programs for large marketing database projects. This role will work together with the broader client team to design solutions and implement programs according to the requirements and timelines specified in each statement of work.

Responsibilities
* Responsible for development of ETL/ELT architecture, design, programming and implementation for marketing database projects.
* Analyzes and defines data flow requirements.
* Documents technical specifications.
* Prepares and implements data verification and testing methods.
* Responsible for creating re-useable processes that help implement each solution.
* Works with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations in order to develop appropriate product applications.
* Stays current with latest technologies and best practices in the industry.
* Responsible for performance and tuning of ETL/ELT processes.
* Prepares business and technical documentation.
* Maintains development standards in conjunction with team architects.
* Works with project team to plan, design, develop, and implement application systems and/or enhancements to existing systems to meet current and future needs.
* Conducts appropriate testing of applications to ensure quality

Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required     
* 7+ years of work experience in IT applications development with at least 5 years experience specific to ETL architecture, development and execution of ETL/ELT processes, requirements and standards.
* Application programming in: UNIX scripting, PERL, PL/SQL.
* Relational database knowledge including Oracle and/or Netezza.
* Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Business Objects, and MicroStrategy.
* Previous experience with data warehousing, data integration and relational data modeling.
* Excellent analytic skills.
* Deadline focused, detail oriented, well organized and self-motivated.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently.
* Ability to gather business requirements from the client and translate those requirements to technical specifications as needed.

Compensation and Benefits
Alliance Data and Epsilon offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).

Conditions of Employment
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background checks.

About Us
Epsilon is the industry's leading marketing services firm, with a broad array of data-driven, multichannel marketing solutions that leverage consumer insight to help brands deepen their relationships with customers. Services include strategic consulting, acquisition and customer database technologies, loyalty management, proprietary data, predictive modeling and a full range of direct and digital agency services, including creative, interactive web design, email deployment, search engine optimization and direct mail production. In addition, Epsilon is the world's largest permission-based email marketer. Epsilon is an Alliance Data company.