DataStage Platform Support Engineer

Job#: 3032865Job Description:Datastage Platform Support EngineerStart Date: Targeting 5/11Assignment Length: Through NovemberLocation: Onsite in Cincinnati, OH — 3 days/week (Mon, Tues, Thurs)Schedule: 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern after 2–3 week onboardingAbout The RoleThis role supports a temporary capacity surge and backlog within the DataStage environment. The focus is on incident response, platform health, job optimization, and stability across a large‑scale DataStage footprint. Work includes both platform administration and some development.What You’ll DoMonitor DataStage platform health, performance, and stabilityRespond to incidents and job failures; troubleshoot and remediate issuesIdentify jobs consuming excessive resources or not optimizedReview job setup, high‑level metadata, and design in the DS Ops ConsoleValidate that developers are using appropriate DataStage stages and best practicesPerform DataStage admin tasks and some ETL/data engineering developmentAnalyze results and trends; document findings using Excel or Power BISupport a high‑volume environment:30,000+ unique jobs70,000 daily job runsWork heavily within Linux systemsQuantify work and platform insights using Power BITop Must‑Have SkillsDataStage 11.7DataStage administrationDataStage development (ETL / data engineering)Ability to analyze job design and metadataStrong Linux experienceAbility to troubleshoot and optimize inefficient jobsUnderstanding of DataStage best practicesPower BI (or Excel) for reporting and trend analysisIdeal Candidate ProfileExperience supporting large‑scale DataStage environmentsStrong troubleshooting and optimization skillsProactive — identifies issues and next steps without waiting for directionEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.© 2026 Everforth, Inc. 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