Tuesday 27 August 2013

Data Analyst

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Job Description
Our client has a requirement for a Data Analyst for a 6 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.
 
Role
We are looking for Data Analyst with demonstrated experience and record of successful implementations of Medium to Large Size Java based and Data Conversion related projects. Since this is a unique position, make sure you explain in your cover letter why this job is ideal for you.
  • Define relationships between files and data elements according to System Business Rules (Source Data Model)
  • Create Excel spreadsheets including all business and technical information about data structure
  • Define the range and domains of values for data elements
  • Assess Source Data (Data Profiling) to verify Source Data Inventory
  • Create Data Cleansing requirements
  • Define Data Mapping for Data Cleansing (at data values level)
  • Create Source to Staging Mapping based on Data Profiling results and Data Cleansing requirements
  • Assess copy of Source data (Data Profiling) to verify suitability of Source data to populate Target tables
  • Interact with Business associates to clarify their requirements, data related issues to find a resolution Create Transformation and Conversion requirements
  • Provide effort estimates for assigned work tickets
  • Complete assigned work
  • Provide required Status reports
  • Participate in project related meetings, including Daily Stand Ups
  • Assist other team members as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned
 
Requirements
  • At least 3 - 6 years of BI, Data Analysis experience
  • Experience with Data Profiling, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping
  • Experience with SQL and SQL Scripting
  • Experience with IBM Infosphere DataStage verion 8.5 or 8.7
  • Experience with DB2 UDB, Mainframe DB2, MS SQL Server Databases
  • Understanding technical specs for ETL
  • Understanding of integration points and the order of their execution
  • Post secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong command of English language
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience utilizing system development lifecycle for large scale projects and system development methodologies such as Agile, Lean, SCRUM, and Extreme Programming
 
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Guidewire scripting
  • Organized, independent, and proactive
  • Great organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at once
  • Demonstrated experience applying agile methods in a project management environment
  • General awareness of current technologies
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Project
  • Demonstrated understanding of software architecture design and patterns such as SOA, OO, Analysis and Design, Component Architecture, Event/Message Driven
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
 
Keywords: ETL, DB2, SQL Server, Business Intellegnce
 
How to Apply
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