Senior ETL Developer

At Faptic Technology, a Senior ETL Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines in Microsoft Azure. This includes building and optimizing data models and transformations, developing data integration solutions from various sources, and ensuring effective reporting using Power BI. The role requires independent project management, from gathering requirements to deployment, while enforcing best practices in data architecture and security.

Candidates for the Senior ETL Developer position at Faptic Technology should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, 5+ years of relevant experience in ETL development and data pipeline management is required, along with expertise in Microsoft Azure tools like Azure Data Factory and Synapse. Microsoft certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Power BI Data Analyst Associate are also essential.

To succeed as a Senior ETL Developer at Faptic Technology, candidates should have strong knowledge in Microsoft Azure environments, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration techniques. Proficiency in SQL, Python or PowerShell for data transformation, and experience with Graph databases is also required. Familiarity with REST APIs and data cleansing techniques will be beneficial.

The Senior ETL Developer at Faptic Technology plays a crucial role in building efficient data solutions that directly impact the company's ability to serve its global clients. By designing and optimizing data pipelines, the developer ensures that the organization can derive actionable insights from data, thereby improving the decision-making process and driving business growth.

A typical project for a Senior ETL Developer at Faptic Technology involves working independently on data integration tasks. This includes gathering business requirements, designing end-to-end ETL pipelines, optimizing data models for performance, and using tools like Power BI for visualization. The developer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the data solutions meet the strategic goals of the organization.

In answering this question, be sure to detail specific projects you've worked on, the technologies you've used, and the challenges you've overcome. Highlight your experience with Microsoft Azure and any significant contributions to data integration and pipeline optimization.

Focus on a specific instance where you faced challenges in data integration, explaining what the challenges were, how you approached them, and the outcome. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and your ability to work independently.

Discuss the ETL tools you have experience with, such as Azure Data Factory, SSIS, or others. Explain why you prefer certain tools, reflecting on their usability, features, and how they fit into the projects you've completed.

In your response, discuss techniques you utilize for data validation and cleansing, as well as any automated testing you have implemented to maintain data quality throughout the ETL process.

Share strategies you have successfully employed in the past, such as indexing, partitioning, or optimizing existing processes. Discuss specific metrics you've improved through optimization.

Discuss your experience in using Power BI for reporting, including any projects where you developed dashboards and presented insights. Highlight your proficiency in translating complex data into accessible visual formats.

Describe your communication style and how you collaborate with different technical and non-technical team members to gather requirements and deliver data solutions that align with business objectives.

Discuss relevant certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate and how they have enhanced your skill set, improved your job performance, and provided value to your past roles.

Share the various resources you utilize to keep your knowledge up-to-date, such as online courses, webinars, or participation in tech communities focused on Azure and ETL development.

Talk about the importance of documentation in ETL processes and how you maintain clear, concise records of your workflows, including diagrams, technical notes, and user manuals to ensure the ongoing success of the projects.