Senior Talend Developer (ETL / SQL / PeopleSoft), Ernakulam

Role Overview Seeking a Senior Talend Developer (6–10 Years) with strong expertise in ETL, advanced SQL, and PeopleSoft systems to support global data integration and analytics initiatives. This role will play a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making across programs, lifecycle management, finance, and research analytics , ensuring seamless integration between PeopleSoft ERP and modern data platforms .Key Responsibilities Enterprise Data Integration Design and implement ETL pipelines using Talend to integrate data across: PeopleSoft (HR, Finance, Student Administration) CRM systems Learning platforms and research databases Support near real-time and batch data processing for global campusesSQL&Data Engineering Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, views, and stored procedures Ensure high-performance data processing for: Student analytics Faculty research data Financial and operational reporting Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks PeopleSoft Ecosystem SupportWork extensively with PeopleSoft modules (HRMS, Finance, Campus Solutions if applicable) Integrate via: Integration Broker Component Interfaces Direct database interactions Support data migration, upgrades, and system enhancements Data Platform&Architecture Collaborate with enterprise architects to support data lake / warehouse strategy Contribute to data models and research analytics Ensure compliance with data governance, GDPR, and organizational policies Performance&Reliability Monitor and optimize ETL jobs for global data loads across time zones Implement robust error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms Ensure high availability and SLA adherence Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with: Program teams Finance and HR departments Institutional research teamsTranslate business requirements into scalable data solutions Best Practices Promote Talend and SQL best practices Conduct code reviews and enforce data engineering standards Required Skills&Qualifications Technical Expertise Strong experience with Talend (Data Integration / Talend Cloud) Advanced SQL expertise : Complex joins, window functions, CTEs Query optimization and performance tuning Strong ETL design and data pipeline development experience PeopleSoft Experience Hands-on experience with:PeopleSoft data structures and tables Integration Broker and APIs Data extraction and synchronization Database Technologies Experience with: SQL Server / PostgreSQL Integration&Data Handling Experience with: REST/SOAP APIs JSON, XML Data warehousing concepts (Star/Snowflake schema) Preferred Qualifications Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) Knowledge of data governance frameworks and GDPR compliance Familiarity with analytics tool (Power BI) Talend or data engineering certificationsSoft Skills Strong communication skills in a multicultural, global environment Ability to work across multiple time zones and stakeholders Analytical mindset with attention to detail Proactive problem-solving and ownership Key Impact Areas Enable 360° data insights Improve data quality and reporting accuracySupport global operations and research analytics Strengthen PeopleSoft integration with modern data platforms