Data Analytics and Middleware Manager

Chicago, IL (Open to Remote Candidates)

Ascend Technologies (https://teamascend.com/) is one of Chicago's fastest growing IT Managed Service Providers. We help clients make IT investments with confidence and support their team with a dedicated, trusted staff committed to excellence. Our team (of over 300) are growing together because we focus on success for our clients, and each other.

We are currently looking for a Data Analytics and Middleware Manager to join our team. This position’s primary responsibility is to plan, manage and support the span of technology which consist of a range of products and technologies in the Middleware space, such as Boomi, API integration and development with various development tools/languages. This role will also include ownership (building out and maintaining) of the Power BI based platform, definition and creation or reports, dashboards and ensuring functionality and availability of these platforms.

Your day-to-day as Data Analytics and Middleware Manager:

• Support for all Middleware and Data Warehouse environments (Development, Testing and Production) regarding functionality, performance and availability
• Handling incident, change and problem management for all services related to the assigned tool ownerships.
• Driving and supporting automation efforts throughout the tools landscape
• Develop and maintain data structure and data flows for corporate wide reporting needs.
• Ensuring organizational standardization while still meeting LOB requirements.
• Provide general advisory on continuous improvements regarding reporting, data consistency, data privacy and others.
• Identify automation opportunities to simplify delivery of repetitive tasks.

How You Will Excel:

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for technology, problem-solving, and customer service
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Possess strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Exhibit excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and organization skills
• Exhibit mentorship capabilities for junior members of the team
• Upbeat, friendly, motivated and ready to help contribute to our team

Your Skills and Experience

• Ability to work in diverse team environments in matrixed reporting structures
• Ability to discuss and explain complex technical topics with peers as well as executives
• At least 3 years’ experience in Middleware solution “Boomi”
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Middleware solutions
• Extensive experience in ETL coding, testing, implementing, upgrading involvement in the full life cycle of an integration project from start to end
• Secure+, SSL encryption and certificate management

This is a full-time position. We provide our team a generous benefits package. We offer medical (Aetna), dental, vision, life & disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary accident and illness coverage, legal services, and 401k w/employer match. Ascend also extends a flexible time off policy to provide employees a healthy balance of life's demands.

Ascend Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We believe prosperity is driven by the diversity of our employees. We celebrate authenticity and provide a safe and inclusive environment for all. We look forward to reviewing your application and thank you so much for your interest.

Thank you,

Ascend Technologies, Recruiting Team

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