ETL Developer (Remote)

ETL Developer Experience: 3–9 Years Salary Range: $100,000 – $145,000 USD per annum Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Work Arrangement: 100% Fully Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and experienced ETL Developer with 3–9 years of professional experience in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and software testing. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in developing and maintaining ETL processes, building scalable backend applications, writing optimized SQL queries, and ensuring data accuracy and reliability. The successful candidate will work closely with data engineers, software developers, business analysts, and QA teams to design, develop, and maintain efficient data integration solutions. This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading data from multiple sources.
• Develop backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database operations.
• Build and maintain efficient data integration and transformation workflows.
• Implement data validation and error-handling mechanisms to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop reusable components and scalable solutions for data processing.
• Perform unit testing to ensure code quality, functionality, and reliability.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve ETL pipeline failures and application issues.
• Optimize application performance and database queries.
• Collaborate with data engineers, backend developers, QA engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Maintain technical documentation for ETL workflows, application components, and data processes.
• Support production deployments and troubleshoot data-related issues.

Required Technical Skills

• 3–9 years of professional experience in ETL Development, Java Development, or Data Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and backend application development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience developing and maintaining ETL processes and data pipelines.
• Understanding of data extraction, transformation, and loading concepts.
• Experience writing and executing unit tests.
• Knowledge of debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Understanding of REST APIs and backend integration.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, or Apache NiFi.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.
• Familiarity with Maven or Gradle build tools.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Exposure to data warehousing and data integration concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $100,000 – $145,000 USD.
• Full-time employment opportunity.
• 100% fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Collaborative and flexible remote working environment.
• Opportunity to work on modern backend and data integration technologies.

Final compensation will depend on relevant experience, technical expertise, qualifications, and overall skills. Location & Work Requirements

• This is a 100% fully remote position.
• Candidates must currently reside in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be comfortable collaborating with distributed teams during US business hours.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

What We're Looking For

• A technically strong developer with experience in Java and ETL development.
• Excellent SQL and database troubleshooting skills.
• Strong understanding of data processing and integration workflows.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality code.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Passion for learning new technologies and improving development practices.

How to Apply If you have strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, ETL development, and unit testing, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and contribute to building scalable, reliable, and efficient data integration solutions. Apply now and take the next step in your ETL Developer career!