Database Conversion (ETL) Developer

Would you like to build a career with a company who stresses the importance of solid relationships and presents a challenging workload?  NISC is ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work survey for 19 consecutive years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our conversion programming team. Become part of a team that will help enhance your skills to quickly become a productive contributor by utilizing technologies such as Oracle (or other relational databases), SQL, PL/SQL, ETL Tools, Pentaho Data Integration (PDI), Unix/Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Access).

Essential Functions

​This position collaborates with other software and systems engineers and will gain the knowledge to effectively manage data conversion projects. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform basic to moderate level research, design and conversion of Member/Customer data to NISC platforms. 
• Perform basic conversion fixes regarding data issues for Member/customers and recommends changes or enhancements as directed.
• Assist with basic data analysis and mapping to translate into sound conversion approaches.
• Follow all established conversion methodologies and guidelines.  
• Perform basic quality testing including data validation, verification and balancing.
• Perform frequent communication with internal and external team and project stakeholders.
• Ensure that all information is appropriately entered and utilized in NISC’s internal issue tracking tool.
• Commitment to NISC’s Shared Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred: 

• Basic level knowledge of business-related software applications and services.
• Basic level knowledge of the Telecom industries.
• Basic level knowledge of Project Management processes and theory.
• Basic level knowledge of relational databases.
• Basic level knowledge of ETL (extract, transform, load) tools, resources, best practices and processes.
• Basic level understanding of enterprise software integration points.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
• Basic ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers.
• Basic level ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to travel as often as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the position.

NISC’s Shared Values & Competencies:

• Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing – always.
• Relationships – We are committed to building and preserving lasting relationships.
• Innovation – We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.
• Teamwork – We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together.
• Empowerment – We believe individuals have the power to make a difference.
• Personal Development – We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization. 

Work Schedule:  

• Hybrid from one of our office locations: 
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
  • Mandan, ND 
• Hybrid Schedule: Minimum of working 3 day per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location.
• Required Days from an Office Location: Tuesday and Wednesday - the third required day will be up to the candidate and their supervisor to choose 

Education Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in a computer/IT related field or relevant experience. 

Minimum Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate.  Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment. 

Disclaimer: 

Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.