DataStage Administrator
Calance · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Administer IBM DataStage ETL platform and orchestration tools.
- Optimize ETL job performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Support Cognos Analytics reporting platform operations.
- Requires 10+ years DataStage administration experience.
- Fully remote US-based role with CST hours.
About the role
DataStage Administrator - Remote
Calance is seeking a Lead DataStage Platform Administrator to support the transition, stabilization, and ongoing operation of a large-scale enterprise data processing and analytics platform. This role will serve as the primary technical administrator for the IBM DataStage ETL platform and associated job orchestration tools, ensuring reliable execution of high-volume batch data processing workloads.
Responsibilities
- Lead administration of the IBM InfoSphere DataStage platform (11.7) including installation, configuration, and ongoing platform management.
- Configure and manage DataStage components including engine tier, services tier, repositories, and project environments.
- Support promotion and deployment of ETL assets across development, test, and production environments.
- Analyze and optimize DataStage job performance and troubleshoot ETL bottlenecks and performance issues affecting batch processing windows.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve ETL design patterns and job performance.
- Administer enterprise job orchestration tools such as RunDeck, Control-M, or similar scheduling platforms used to manage ETL batch workloads.
- Monitor batch execution and troubleshoot job failures across the ETL pipeline.
- Develop operational procedures for job restart, failure recovery, and incident response.
- Provide operational support for the Cognos Analytics reporting platform (v 12.1.0).
- Monitor Cognos services and assist with platform troubleshooting and operational stability.
- Support deployment and promotion of Cognos reports and packages across environments.
- Monitor system performance and usage patterns across the Cognos reporting environment.
Key Technical Skills
- IBM InfoSphere DataStage Administration
- Enterprise Job Orchestration (RunDeck, Control-M)
- Cognos Analytics Platform Operations
- Linux Administration
Required Skills/Experience
- 10+ years of experience administering IBM InfoSphere DataStage platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in DataStage installation, configuration, and administration.
- Experience doing software installations, patches, and upgrades for InfoSphere DataStage, in RHEL, Linux/Unix environments.
- Strong experience managing large-scale ETL batch processing environments.
- Experience administering ETL platforms integrated with enterprise job orchestration tools such as RunDeck, Control-M, or similar schedulers.
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience for ETL pipelines.
- Experience working with enterprise relational databases such as DB2.
- Experience working with Linux-based enterprise data platforms.
- Experience supporting data warehouse and analytics environments.
Calance Benefits Offerings
- EPO/PPO Medical Plans
- HMO/PPO Dental programs
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
- Paid Bi-Weekly/Direct Deposit
- Flex Spending Plan
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans
Key Skills/Competency
- DataStage Administration
- ETL Performance Optimization
- Job Orchestration
- Cognos Analytics
- Linux Administration
- DB2
- Troubleshooting
- Batch Processing
- Platform Management
- Technical Support
Skills & topics
- DataStage Administrator
- ETL
- IBM DataStage
- Job Orchestration
- RunDeck
- Control-M
- Cognos Analytics
- Linux Administration
- DB2
- Data Warehouse
- Platform Administration
- Remote
- Contract
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of IBM InfoSphere DataStage administration experience, ETL performance tuning, and job orchestration skills (RunDeck, Control-M).
- Tailor your application: Explicitly mention your expertise in Linux/Unix environments, DB2 databases, and supporting data warehouse/analytics platforms.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss DataStage installation, configuration, performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting strategies for large-scale batch processing.
- Showcase collaboration: Emphasize your experience working with infrastructure, database, and application teams, as well as supporting development teams.
- Understand the environment: Familiarize yourself with enterprise data processing and analytics platforms, and be prepared to discuss operational support for Cognos Analytics.
Technical preparation
Practice DataStage installation and configuration.,Troubleshoot simulated ETL performance bottlenecks.,Configure job orchestration tools like RunDeck.,Perform basic Cognos Analytics monitoring tasks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex ETL issue you resolved.,How do you collaborate with development teams?,How do you handle urgent batch job failures?,Explain your experience with platform upgrades.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the DataStage Administrator role at Calance?
- This DataStage Administrator position is 100% remote, allowing consultants to be located anywhere in the US. The standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST.
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Lead DataStage Platform Administrator at Calance?
- The primary responsibilities include leading the administration of the IBM InfoSphere DataStage platform, configuring and managing its components, supporting ETL asset deployment, optimizing job performance, administering job orchestration tools, and providing operational support for the Cognos Analytics reporting platform.
- What specific versions of DataStage and Cognos are mentioned for this role?
- The role requires administration of IBM InfoSphere DataStage platform version 11.7 and provides secondary operational administration support for the Cognos Analytics reporting platform version 12.1.0.
- Does Calance accept C2C or 1099 contractors for this DataStage Administrator position?
- No, Calance explicitly states they will NOT work with C2C/3rd Party Agencies for any reason and is not accepting 1099 contractors for this role. They are looking for W2 or INC only.
- What kind of experience is required for the DataStage Administrator job at Calance?
- The position requires over 10 years of experience administering IBM InfoSphere DataStage platforms, with demonstrated expertise in installation, configuration, and administration. Experience with Linux/Unix environments, job orchestration tools, troubleshooting ETL pipelines, and working with enterprise databases like DB2 is also essential.
- What are the benefits offered by Calance for this contract role?
- Calance offers a benefits package that includes EPO/PPO Medical Plans, HMO/PPO Dental programs, Vision - VSP, a 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA), Flex Spending Plan, and Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD, or LTD plans.