Specific Technology Specialist

Specific Technology Specialist - 10 Month Contract 

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Development

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Develop ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.

Data Integration and Management

• Integrate data from multiple sources to create a unified data environment.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across different systems.

Performance Optimization

• Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Implement best practices for data storage and retrieval.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Identify and resolve data-related issues and discrepancies.
• Provide support for data-related queries and requests.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering and ETL development.
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining data pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Oracle, and other database technologies.
• Exposure to Cloud Technology (Azure).
• Exposure to Ab Initio.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or R.
• Knowledge of data governance and security practices.

Key Responsibilities
Technology Consulting and Deployment

• Consult and provide advice on the use of specific technology.
• Address the company's needs by deploying, supporting, and configuring the specific technology.
• Develop solutions using in-depth knowledge of the technology.
• Ensure ongoing availability within SLA requirements.

Technology Optimization and Utilization

• Maximize exploitation of the technology features across multiple business initiatives.
• Identify further opportunities for the use of the technology.
• Maintain up-to-date landscape views and technical guidelines for the implementation of the specific technology.

Strategic Alignment and Design

• Participate in design forums, project forums, user groups, and RFPs.
• Design optimal technical solutions aligned with the company's technology standards.
• Document and maintain relevant standards and technology roadmaps in alignment with strategic IT policies and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of solutions aligns with best practices.

Research and Development

• Participate in R&D related to specific technology.
• Ensure alignment with emerging technologies and assess their impact on company technologies.
• Conduct proofs of technology and concepts, providing recommendations.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with vendors related to specific technologies.
• Present the exploitation and impact of the technology to stakeholders.
• Provide problem-solving support for high-impact incidents.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new or enhanced processes to improve stakeholder business functions.
• Become a trusted consultant by providing accurate information and acknowledging limitations.

Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship

• Share knowledge and industry trends with the team to enable skilling and corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development of curricula for stakeholders.
• Grow the profession through technical mentoring and reviewing vendor training offerings.
• Ensure the continuity of the technical specialist pipeline.

Company Vision and Culture

• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in company culture-building initiatives, business strategies, and CSI.
• Understand and embrace the company's vision and values, leading by example.
• Review systems, processes, services, and solutions to ensure alignment with business strategy and values.

Industry Participation

• Attend technology-specific industry forums and present technical papers.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field to ensure personal and professional growth.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to enhance business processes and methodologies.
• Present any technology changes or impacts to stakeholders.
• Expand intellectual property beyond own technology specialty.

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