Remote - United States The Office of Technology Services (OTS) was established as a means of recognizing cost savings through the consolidation of State IT assets and resources. The creation of OTS consolidated a wide variety of existing hardware platforms, operating systems, database management systems, networks, third party software, and custom applications.
OTS leads the State's technology procurement process in order to standardize technology over the entire organization, seek efficiencies of operations, maintenance, and scalability of new products introduced to the OTS suite of services which can eventually be offered to all in-scope agencies.
The scope of the proposed services will include the following: Analyze and document the data conversion scope, approach, validated requirements, and the strategy for how the conversion will be performed.
Map legacy data files and elements to the new system table(s) and columns. Mapping should include translation rules, foreign key rules, among other pertinent information.
Work independently in developing program modules using SSIS ETL tool (SQL Server Integration Services) based on designs/storyboards
Create and execute SQL Queries validating and analyzing data directly from various databases
Execute team members' SSIS programs and monitor runtimes
Resolve SSIS program errors and program performance issues without assistance from team members
Analyze/troubleshoot data integrity issue and data discrepancies
Perform code reviews and testing on new code.
Test conversion program modules to ensure accuracy
Test how the converted data performs within the system
Participates in all necessary team meetings and design sessions in accordance with Scrum ceremonies.
Provide technical knowledge transfer, training, documentation, mentorship, and guidance to State personnel for all requested work.
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory:
Three (3) plus years of expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas:
- Working in the application development field with experience using Extract Transform and Load (ETL) tools, development experience using SSIS and writing complex database SQL queries
- Working in a SQL server environment
- Creating and maintaining SQL server agents (SSA)
- Working in a relational database environment
Two (2) plus years of experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory: Experience with the GitHub Version Control System, including branching strategies for complex systems
Experience with conversion projects and processes strongly preferred
Experience in identifying and addressing data quality issues
Experience with large-scale public-sector IT projects
Experience with JIRA
Experience with mainframe systems and lotus notes applications
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Note: Expected Start/End Dates: 07/01/2025 -06/30/2029 Hours worked should be within the State's core hours of 7:00 AM CT to 6:00 PM CT.