Senior Netezza Developer

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Netezza Developer

Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
Experience: 5 - 10 Years
Department: Data Engineering / Business Intelligence / IT

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Netezza Developer to join our data engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with IBM Netezza (PureData System for Analytics), developing high-performance data pipelines, optimizing SQL queries, and working on complex ETL and data warehouse solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Netezza architecture and a strong understanding of data modeling and analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures on the Netezza platform.

• Develop and maintain scalable ETL processes to support data integration and transformation.

• Troubleshoot performance issues and implement tuning solutions for large datasets in Netezza.

• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver efficient solutions.

• Lead or contribute to the migration of workloads to/from Netezza and integration with other databases (e.g., Snowflake, Teradata, DB2, Oracle).

• Maintain best practices for database design, performance, and data security.

• Monitor system health, manage backups, and ensure data integrity and reliability.

• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in database development, with at least 4+ years specifically in IBM Netezza.

• Strong expertise in Netezza-specific SQL, NZPLSQL, and performance tuning.

• Experience with ETL tools such as Informatica, DataStage, Talend, or custom scripting.

• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.

• Proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting.

• Familiarity with other RDBMS platforms like Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2.

• Experience with BI/reporting tools like Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, or MicroStrategy is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS Redshift, or Azure Synapse.

• Knowledge of Netezza replacement/migration strategies due to EOL support.

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.