Data Integration Specialist

Denodo Developer

Work Location: Jeddah, Saudi

Job Type: Perm

Role Overview

We are looking for a Denodo Developer responsible for building and maintaining data virtualization solutions using Denodo Platform. The role involves configuring the platform, developing virtual views and services, optimizing performance, and enabling seamless integration with data consumers and upstream systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Setup & Environment Bootstrapping
• Install and configure the Denodo Platform, including prerequisites like relational databases and drivers.
• Manage Denodo environment configurations and ensure deployment best practices.
• (Based on Installation & Bootstrapping tutorials)

Virtualization Development

• Use VDP Administration tools to create and organize virtual databases and folders.
• Connect to relational and other data sources and develop virtual views, combining datasets as needed.
• Execute and optimize complex queries through view combinations.
• (First Steps and Advanced Operations)

Advanced Data Modeling

• Import and integrate SOAP web services, manage complex data types, and perform aggregations.
• Design and implement view combinations across heterogeneous sources.
• (Advanced Operations)

Application Integration & API Development

• Develop and expose data via JDBC, ODBC, RESTful services, and linked data interfaces.
• Define and publish SOAP and REST web services; manage and update service implementations.
• (Connecting from Applications + Data Services)

Performance Optimization

• Configure and apply caching mechanisms within views.
• Utilize different Denodo cache types and ensure efficient query performance.
• (Agile Performance)

Big Data Integration

• Connect to Hadoop ecosystem components like Hive, use Sqoop for data ingestion, and access metadata via HCatalog.
• (Big Data)

BI Enablement & Data Delivery

• Translate business requirements into virtualized datasets.
• Publish data for BI tools and client consumption in a structured manner.
• (Agile BI)

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Denodo Platform installation, configuration, and use of VDP Administration.
• Proficiency in creating and managing virtual databases and views; combining data from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with integrating SOAP and REST services.
• Skilled in applying caching strategies to optimize performance.
• Experience with JDBC, ODBC, REST integration, and optional linked data support.
• Working knowledge of integrating with Hadoop components (Hive, Sqoop, HCatalog) and familiarity with BI datasets.
• Good understanding of virtual data modeling and business-focused dataset publishing.

Nice to Have

• Experience across multiple Denodo versions (>6.x) and familiarity with virtual data marketplace concepts.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale virtualization, large dataset optimization, or Denodo caching strategies.
• Certification or completion of Denodo Developer training or tutorials.

Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset to translate business requirements into Denodo solutions.
• Strong communication to collaborate with upstream data engineers and downstream BI/analytics teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot, document configurations, and follow best practices in virtualization architecture.