ETL developer

 
An ETL Developer (Extract, Transform, Load Developer) is a branch of software engineering. These types of software engineers manage the process of extracting, transforming, and loading data. If you are interested in becoming an ETL developer, see below for more information about this career.

What is a ETL developer?

An ETL Developer is a software engineer who designs, maintains, and develops software for companies that can extract, convert and load data. ETL Developers design storage processes for businesses. These developers analyse a company’s data needs and put a system in place to manage that data.

 

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ETL developer Job Description

ETL developer Job Overview

A ETL Developer is a part of the data engineering team in an organisation. Their job includes managing the ETL process. They play a crucial role in serving a company’s data needs. Their job is to analyse and design data storage systems. These developers gather raw data and decide on how to make it usable.

Responsibilities of a ETL developer

  • Ensure good quality of data
  • Provide strategies for the best data extraction process
  • Manage, design, and maintain the ETL process
  • Knowledge of software programmes
  • Regular maintenance support
  • Establishes data storage needs

ETL developer Qualifications & Skills

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or any related field.
  • Knowledge of coding languages, including Java, XML and ODS
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with ETL tools

Skills

  • Software skills
  • Creativity
  • Organisation
  • Knowledge of scripting languages
  • Software engineering experience
  • Project management skills

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ETL developer Jobs currently open:

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Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 650 000
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Salary: 700 000
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Location: Centurion
Salary: Annually
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