DBT/Informatica Lead

Company Overview:
Req ID: 348709
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a DBT/Informatica Lead to join our team in Chicago, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).

Job Description:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Define the target ELT architecture using dbt on Snowflake, integrated with Azure services (ADF, ADLS, Synapse/Databricks, Key Vault, Azure DevOps/GitHub).
Translate legacy Informatica mappings, workflows, and sessions into modular dbt models (staging, core, mart layers).
Establish modeling standards (naming conventions, layer design, folder/package structure) for staging, integration, and mart layers.
Define and implement performance-optimized patterns in dbt and Snowflake (incremental models, clustering, partitioning logic, query tuning).
Lead the migration strategy, roadmap, and wave planning for converting Informatica jobs to dbt on Snowflake.
Analyze existing ETL logic, dependencies, and schedules in Informatica and design equivalent or improved logic in dbt.
Design a repeatable migration factory: templates, accelerators, mapping spreadsheets, and conversion playbooks for Informatica dbt.
Oversee conversion, unit testing, and parallel runs to validate that dbt models match legacy outputs (row counts, aggregates, business rules).
Lead hands-on development of dbt models, seeds, snapshots, tests, macros, and documentation.
Define and implement testing strategy using dbt tests (schema tests, data tests, custom tests) and integrate with broader data quality checks.
Set up and maintain dbt environments (dev/test/prod), profiles, and connections to Snowflake on Azure.
Introduce and enforce code quality practices.
Code reviews & pull requests
Modular, reusable models and packages
Minimum Skills Required:
8 years total experience in Data Engineering / ETL / Data Warehousing.
3 years hands-on experience with dbt (Core or Cloud) building production-grade pipelines.
Proven experience leading an Informatica dbt migration to Snowflake on Azure (or similar large-scale ETL modernization).
Strong Snowflake experience: designing and developing schemas, views, warehouses, and performance optimization.
Solid working knowledge of Azure data stack: Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure DevOps/GitHub.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $96.05/hour. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

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