Talend ETL Expert Developer

About the position

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Talend ETL Expert Developer to join our team remotely in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Talend ETL expert to work on diverse and challenging consulting projects, contribute to innovative solutions, and grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL workflows using Talend, particularly version 7.3.1, to integrate and transform data from various sources, including APIs, flat files, and cloud platforms.
• Implement robust API integrations and develop strategies to flatten JSON structures effectively for downstream processing.
• Utilize Talend Joblets to promote modularity, reusability, and efficient design within ETL workflows.
• Consolidate and integrate data files from multiple sources, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve errors in Talend Administration Center (TAC), including diagnosing and addressing issues such as 'Generic job not found.'
• Perform cloud-based data integration, including data ingestion and extraction to/from AWS S3 using S3Input and S3Output components.
• Handle large-scale data sets and optimize ETL processes for performance and scalability.
• Integrate Talend workflows with data lakes, employing file formats such as Parquet, ORC, or Avro for efficient storage and retrieval.
• Work with NoSQL databases for specific use cases, ensuring seamless integration with Talend workflows.
• Leverage Apache Spark for data processing and transformation tasks as part of big data initiatives.
• Utilize Python for scripting and process automation, maintaining proficiency to enhance ETL capabilities.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, working with YAML configuration files and integrating Talend processes as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile or Waterfall methodologies, ensuring timely delivery and frequent production releases.
• Explore and implement API integration solutions beyond Talend, leveraging experience with other tools and programming languages as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Talend, including designing and implementing complex ETL workflows.
• 3+ years experience with API integration and JSON data handling.
• 3+ years experience in scripting and automation in Python.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with Talend 7.3.1.
• Familiarity with Amazon Glue.
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS S3, and knowledge of data lake architectures.
• Familiarity with big data tools such as Apache Spark and file formats like Parquet, ORC, and Avro.
• Experience with NoSQL databases and their integration with Talend.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and YAML configuration in DevOps contexts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Experience in Agile and/or Waterfall development methodologies.
• Relevant certifications in Talend or related technologies.
• Proven experience with large-scale data integration projects involving complex transformations.
• Knowledge of Talend Administration Center (TAC) and debugging techniques for common errors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance.
• Participation in a 401k program with company match.
• Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.