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Job Title:
IBM Info Sphere Data Stage Upgrade Consultant
Experience:
10–12 Years
Location:
Remote
Shift Timing: 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM onwards
Project Type: Version Upgrade & Migration Support
Environment: On-Prem (Windows Environment)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IBM Info Sphere Data Stage Upgrade Consultant to lead and support the upgrade of IBM Info Sphere Information Server Enterprise Edition in a business-critical enterprise environment.
The consultant will be responsible for end-to-end upgrade activities including assessment, planning, execution, testing, validation, production cut-over, documentation, and post-upgrade stabilization support.
This is a high-impact engagement requiring strong hands-on expertise in large-scale IBM Info Sphere Data Stage environments.
Current Environment Details
Current Version: Data Stage 11.7.0.2
Target Version: 11.7.1.5 / 11.7.1.6 (Fix Pack)
Deployment Model: On-Premises
Operating System: Windows Server 2022
Database: Microsoft SQL Server
Job Volume: 1,000–2,000 Jobs
Business Criticality: High
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessment of the existing Data Stage environment
Perform impact analysis and upgrade readiness evaluation
Plan and execute version upgrade to the target environment
Perform environment configuration and compatibility checks
Execute job validation, testing, and performance tuning post-upgrade
Support UAT and production cut-over activities
Ensure minimal downtime with effective risk mitigation strategies
Prepare technical documentation, upgrade runbooks, and rollback plans
Provide post-upgrade stabilization and production support
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and database teams
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with IBM Info Sphere Data Stage (11.x versions)
Proven experience in enterprise-level Data Stage upgrade projects
Expertise in Windows Server environments
Strong knowledge of SQL Server database integration
Experience handling large job volumes (1,000+ jobs)
Strong understanding of ETL performance optimization and troubleshooting
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with fix pack upgrades (11.7.x series)
Experience in highly business-critical production environments
Knowledge of backup, rollback, and disaster recovery planning
IBM Data Stage Certification (Preferred but not mandatory)
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