Data Ingestion Developer–– Contract or CTP – Cincinnati, OH – $50.38- $50.38/hr. The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available. Our client is seeking a Data Ingestion Developer in Cincinnati, OH. Role Description We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Ingestion Developer to join our data engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with HVR (Fivetran HVR), Talend, Informatica IDMC, and AWS Glue, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data ingestion pipelines that support our enterprise data platform. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement scalable and efficient data ingestion pipelines using HVR, Talend, IDMC, and AWS Glue. • Develop real-time and batch data integration solutions to support analytics, reporting, and operational needs. • Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • Monitor and optimize data flows for performance, reliability, and scalability. • Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across ingestion processes. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data ingestion and transformation. • Maintain documentation of data flows, mappings, and technical specifications. Skills & Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications: • 4+ years of experience in data engineering or ETL development. • Strong hands-on experience with: • HVR for real-time data replication and change data capture (CDC). • Talend for ETL/ELT development and orchestration. • Informatica IDMC for cloud-native data integration. • AWS Glue for serverless data transformation and cataloging. • Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell). • Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS (S3, Redshift, Lambda, etc.). • Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and data lake architectures. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. • Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards. • Certifications in AWS, Talend, or Informatica are a plus Benefits/Other Compensation This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570. Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.