How to hire a data warehouse developer

How to hire a data warehouse developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step data warehouse developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a data warehouse developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new data warehouse developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a data warehouse developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A data warehouse developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, data warehouse developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of data warehouse developers.

   Type of Data Warehouse Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Data Warehouse Developer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$34-57
   Pl/Sql Developer	A PL/SQL developer is responsible for managing and designing the network interface of PL/SQL packages according to business requirements and core specifications. PL/SQL developers must have excellent knowledge of technical solutions to create efficient databases and applications with optimal infrastructure and excellent navigation... Show more	$33-53
   ETL Developer	An ETL developer is responsible for managing data storage systems to secure the organization's data and files for daily operations efficiency. ETL developers perform multiple system testing to ensure the system's accuracy, perform coding adjustments, and troubleshoot for any defects and inconsistencies... Show more	$34-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • ETL
   • Java
   • Hadoop
   • Data Warehouse
   • Visualization
   • Data Analysis
   • BI
   • Ssis
   • Power Bi
   • Data Quality
   • Data Warehousing
   • Azure
   • Unix
   • Linux

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   Responsibilities:

   • Help in set up the SharePoint server, deploy reports and create, manage subscriptions and data driven subscriptions.
   • Achieve significant performance improvement in reducing response time of queries by rewriting and tuning SQL statements embed in PhP code.
   • Develop MapReduce jobs in Java API to parse the raw data and store the refined data.
   • Shell scripting, Linux administration, and Perl language support.
   • Develop, modify and execute Perl and MySQL scripts from Linux command line.
   • Liaise with QA in deploying ETL flows and reports into their environments and attend defect calls.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your data warehouse developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A data warehouse developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, data warehouse developers' average salary in indiana is 31% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level data warehouse developers 40% less than senior-level data warehouse developers.
   • Certifications. A data warehouse developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a data warehouse developer's salary.

   Average data warehouse developer salary

   $93,381yearly

   $44.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level data warehouse developer salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average data warehouse developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$115,982	$56
   2	Washington	$99,685	$48
   3	New York	$95,985	$46
   4	Massachusetts	$92,363	$44
   5	Texas	$92,153	$44
   6	Virginia	$91,632	$44
   7	Utah	$91,619	$44
   8	District of Columbia	$91,083	$44
   9	Arizona	$90,878	$44
   10	Maryland	$90,652	$44
   11	Delaware	$90,603	$44
   12	Florida	$90,339	$43
   13	Minnesota	$89,222	$43
   14	New Jersey	$88,980	$43
   15	Pennsylvania	$88,793	$43
   16	Colorado	$87,850	$42
   17	Oklahoma	$87,536	$42
   18	North Carolina	$86,336	$42
   19	Illinois	$85,571	$41
   20	Georgia	$84,858	$41

   Average data warehouse developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The Citadel	$141,618	$68.09	2
   2	Meta	$134,950	$64.88	845
   3	Apple	$131,622	$63.28	71
   4	Cornerstone Research	$127,869	$61.48
   5	Dropbox	$126,968	$61.04	1
   6	Bloomberg	$125,864	$60.51	51
   7	Grubhub	$124,837	$60.02	5
   8	First Republic Bank	$123,905	$59.57
   9	Square	$123,633	$59.44	4
   10	Pacific Investment Management Company LLC	$123,481	$59.37	6
   11	Yahoo	$123,467	$59.36
   12	NVIDIA	$122,741	$59.01	22
   13	Phillips 66	$121,714	$58.52
   14	Barclays	$120,803	$58.08	2
   15	Adobe	$120,739	$58.05	27
   16	Texas Windstorm Insurance Association	$120,549	$57.96
   17	Lord Abbett	$119,622	$57.51
   18	Zurich	$119,351	$57.38	9
   19	Bed Bath & Beyond	$118,778	$57.10
   20	BJ's Wholesale Club	$118,488	$56.97	2

4. Writing a data warehouse developer job description

   A data warehouse developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a data warehouse developer job description:

   Data warehouse developer job description example

   + Department: HCV Business Analytic O
   
   Engagement Description: - Responsible for leading complex projects and independently executing analyses that support the healthcare value portfolio either individually or within a workgroup. - Translates results into answers for healthcare business questions and applies a strong understanding of healthcare industry when creating those solutions. - Partners effectively outside of the business team to prosecute work. - Works closely with team members to fully specify the research question and source associated data required. - Executes work efficiently, bringing forward process enhancements with a continuous improvement mindset. Top 3 Required Skills/Experience:
   
   + - Minimum 6 years' experience in Advanced Data Analytics.
   
   + - Proficient in advanced functions in SQL.
   
   + - Expertise in data warehousing and data mining concepts including but not limited to ETL, DataMart design, fact tables, dimension tables, data views within data marts/data warehouses, data models such as star schemas and snowflake schemas.
   
   Required Skills/Experience - The rest of the required skills/experience. Include: - Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, and scripting languages: Python or Scala - Solid working knowledge of Microsoft tools and software (i.e., Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint) - Ability to recognize data patterns, quantify potential issues and identify solutions. Ability to standardize, harmonize, clean, prepare and use data for developing datasets, reporting and analysis. - Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements. - Ability to perform root cause analysis on external and internal processes and data to identify opportunities for improvement and answer questions Preferred Skills/Experience - Optional but preferred skills/experience. Include: - Healthcare Experience Education/Certifications - Include:
   
   + Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, Healthcare Information Technology or similar degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
   
   Works closely with clients, business analysts and team members to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and are in compliance with the organization's architectural standards. Application Developers are involved in the full systems life cycle and therefore are responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities beyond development of software may include participation in component and data architecture design, technology planning, product evaluation, advanced testing processes and buy vs. build recommendations. Individuals also provide input to project plans related to the Application Development initiative. Application Developers have a strong knowledge of programming languages used by the organization. They have experience in systems design and have a solid understanding of development, database development, testing, and integration methodologies. Knowledge of current and emerging IT products, services and processes is required. Work Complexity - Works on major projects as a project team member, sometimes as a project lead. - Works on projects that may span a broad range of applications. - Supports multiple applications. - Expertise in multiple technical environments and possesses business knowledge that spans one or more business areas. Education/ Experience - Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. - 5 years of application programming and analysis experience required. - Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards. - Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements, and develop alternate solutions. - Experience designing, developing and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies. As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.

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5. Post your job

   To find data warehouse developers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any data warehouse developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level data warehouse developers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your data warehouse developer job on Zippia to find and recruit data warehouse developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit data warehouse developers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview data warehouse developer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new data warehouse developer

   Once you've found the data warehouse developer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new data warehouse developer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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