IICS Architect

Title: IICS Architect Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite) Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IICS Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing complex data integration solutions using Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS). As an IICS Architect, you will play a key role in defining our data integration strategy, ensuring data quality, and driving the successful delivery of data-driven initiatives. Responsibilities: Design and architect scalable and high-performance data integration solutions using Informatica IICS. Develop and implement ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from diverse data sources, including on-premises systems, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications. Define data integration patterns, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency, efficiency, and maintainability. Lead the development of IICS mappings, workflows, and tasks, ensuring adherence to design specifications and coding standards. Optimize IICS processes for performance, reliability, and scalability. Implement data quality measures, including data profiling, cleansing, and validation, to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Design and develop APIs and integrations to support real-time data exchange and application integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, data engineers, and application developers, to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and guidance to IICS developers, mentoring them on best practices and IICS methodologies. Evaluate new IICS features and functionality and recommend solutions to improve data integration capabilities. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including data flow diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures. Ensure compliance with data governance policies and standards. Troubleshoot and resolve complex data integration issues. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in data integration and ETL development. Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), including Cloud Data Integration (CDI), Cloud Application Integration (CAI), and Data Quality. Expertise in designing and developing complex ETL/ELT processes using Informatica IICS. Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling techniques, and database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, Redshift). Proficiency in SQL and experience with database query optimization. Experience with API integration, including REST and SOAP services. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong understanding of data quality principles and best practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience leading and mentoring technical teams. Preferred Skills: Informatica certifications. Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data management best practices. Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Thanks & Regards Pratham Maheshwari Sr. Technical RecruiterTanisha Systems Inc. Mob: (732) 384-0160 Ext: 560 Email: Pratham@tanishasystems.com Job Type: Contract Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour Benefits: Health insurance Work Location: On the road