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ETL Developer

Quick Facts

Median Salary$110,520
Most Common EducationBachelor's degree
Projected 10-Year Growth-12.99%
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What They Do

An ETL Developer develops, tests and maintains the process of data extraction, transformation and loading (ETL), a data warehousing process used for pull data out of source systems and load them into a data warehouse solution.


Core Tasks:

  • Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  • Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
  • Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  • Test changes to database applications or systems.
  • Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
  • Train users and answer questions.
  • Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
  • Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  • Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
  • Develop data models describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software.
  • Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system, or direct others in coding descriptions.
  • Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production databases.
  • Review procedures in database management system manuals to make changes to database.
  • Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.

What to expect as an ETL Developer

1Earn a Bachelor's degree

44% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

182 openings for ETL Developers

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