Job Description

Contract job Position!

Job Title: Talend Consultant

Work Location: Omaha, NE
 

Job Description:

As a Talend Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing data integration solutions using Talend. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to understand business requirements, create data mappings, and ensure seamless data flow across various systems. Your expertise in Talend and data integration will be crucial in driving our data initiatives and achieving business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop ETL processes using Talend to integrate data from various sources.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and understand data requirements.
• Create and maintain data mappings, workflows, and transformations.
• Optimize and troubleshoot existing Talend jobs to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Perform data quality checks and implement data cleansing procedures.
• Develop and maintain documentation for ETL processes and data integration solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Stay updated with the latest Talend features and industry best practices.
   

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Architect, ETL Developer, or in a similar role, with a focus on ETL process design, data warehousing, and analytics.
• Data Expertise: In-depth knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, and data migration. Hands-on experience with reverse ETL processes and best practices for incremental data loads is essential.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in SQL and PLSQL, with proficiency in writing, optimizing, and maintaining complex queries. Knowledge of other data tools like Informatica, Alteryx, and Snowflake will be an added advantage.
• ETL Tools: Proficiency with Talend and a solid understanding of streamlining ETL jobs for continuous and near real-time data ingestion.
• Quality Processes: Familiarity with quality assurance processes, including error logging and auditing, as well as estimation techniques to forecast data needs and project outcomes.
• Scripting: Efficiency in scripting to support data extraction, transformation, and loading across different platforms and data sources.
• Problem-solving and Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying and solving complex data-related issues.
• Team Collaboration: Must be a collaborative team player with strong communication skills. You should be flexible and willing to learn new domains and technologies as required.
• High-Quality Deliverables: Proven ability to deliver high-quality results while troubleshooting and resolving data inconsistencies and errors.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Talend Consultant or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Talend Data Integration and Talend Data Management tools.
• Experience with SQL and database technologies (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Talend certification is a plus.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their data services.
   

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible work environment and remote work options.
   

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter with the KAAS technology recruitment agency portal. We look forward to reviewing your application!