ETL Developer

An ETL Developer is an IT specialist who designs data storage systems for companies, and works to fill that system with the data that needs to be stored. ETL stands for “extract, transform, load," which is the process of loading business data into a data warehousing environment, testing it for performance, and troubleshooting it before it goes live. ETL Developers must be experts at taking a big-picture view of a company’s data situation to come up with comprehensive data storage solutions.

While An ETL Developer should certainly have unique technical skills, they should also have an analytical mind, to take a big-picture view of a company’s data situation and determine the database needs. Solid communication skills are also very important in this job, to be able to understand the company’s needs and communicate any problems. ETL Developers must also be able to work well in a team environment and lead a team of their own. Below are some other skills that an ETL Developer should have.