Batch Processing Developer / Engineer

Position Title: Batch Processing Developer / Engineer Location: Linthicum Heights, MD (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Summary The Batch Processing Developer / Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing batch jobs and data processing workflows. This role ensures that large-scale data loads, nightly jobs, and scheduled interfaces run reliably, efficiently, and securely across multiple systems and external partners. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain batch programs, scripts, and job schedules to process large data sets and transactions. Configure and manage job scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M, Autosys, or equivalent) for nightly and periodic runs. Monitor and troubleshoot batch execution issues, ensuring on-time and error-free completion. Analyze system performance and optimize batch job dependencies, timing, and resource usage. Support data extracts, transformations, and loads (ETL) between internal and external systems. Collaborate with DBAs, developers, and infrastructure teams to resolve issues related to data, performance, and job failures. Document batch processes, dependencies, and operational procedures in alignment with organizational standards. Participate in testing, migration, and release management for production deployments. Ensure compliance with security and data-handling standards and policies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience in batch processing or back-end development for enterprise-level systems. Proficiency with job scheduling tools such as Control-M, Autosys, or similar platforms. Experience with shell scripting, Python, or Java for automation and batch control. Strong understanding of SQL, stored procedures, and performance tuning on Oracle or SQL Server databases. Familiarity with ETL processes, data validation, and file transfer protocols (SFTP, MQ, API). Experience in Agile or hybrid SDLC environments. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.