How to hire an informatica developer

How to hire an informatica developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step informatica developer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an informatica 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

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An informatica developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, informatica 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of informatica developers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Informatica Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Informatica 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	$32-54
   SQL Server Developer	A structured query language (SQL) server developer is a specialist who is tasked to develop and maintain systems to store, organize, and access databases. With their experience in data architect and management, SQL server developers can develop and scale SQL databases based on the needs of their organization... Show more	$34-54
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Informatica Workflow
   • Unix
   • SQL Server
   • Data Warehouse
   • PL/SQL
   • Informatica ETL
   • Toad
   • Repository
   • Aggregator
   • Data Quality
   • Informatica Powercenter
   • DB2
   • Data Analysis
   • Informatica Mappings

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop standalone java projects to automate many of business processes.
   • Design and develop the ETL strategy to load data into targets reading from flat files and various DB2 source tables.
   • Develop mappings using transformation such as source qualifier, expression, sorter, aggregator, filter, router and sequence generator.
   • Verify target definitions base on star schema design and develop transformation logic for loading data into target data warehouse.
   • Develop a standalone java project to upload documents from legacy system to a file server.
   • Monitor health of Unix and Linux servers using to and make sure cache is reflecting latest data.

   More informatica developer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the informatica developer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An informatica developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an informatica developer in West Virginia may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level informatica developer. Additionally, an informatica developer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average informatica developer salary

   $88,807yearly

   $42.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level informatica developer salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average informatica developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$109,936	$53
   2	District of Columbia	$95,284	$46
   3	New Jersey	$89,571	$43
   4	Maryland	$89,366	$43
   5	New York	$88,643	$43
   6	Texas	$88,618	$43
   7	Arizona	$88,242	$42
   8	Florida	$86,859	$42
   9	Massachusetts	$86,348	$42
   10	North Carolina	$86,116	$41
   11	Minnesota	$84,551	$41
   12	Virginia	$84,535	$41
   13	Rhode Island	$84,123	$40
   14	Ohio	$83,698	$40
   15	Georgia	$83,112	$40
   16	Illinois	$82,286	$40
   17	Louisiana	$82,184	$40
   18	Michigan	$81,696	$39
   19	Pennsylvania	$80,927	$39
   20	Indiana	$78,649	$38

   Average informatica developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$149,216	$71.74	9
   2	ConocoPhillips	$120,049	$57.72
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$118,002	$56.73	25
   4	Strategic Staffing Solutions	$114,361	$54.98	1
   5	Sunnova Energy	$113,166	$54.41
   6	TEKsystems	$113,158	$54.40	21
   7	HUNTER Technical	$112,961	$54.31
   8	Kforce	$112,866	$54.26	77
   9	Nomura Securities	$112,272	$53.98	2
   10	DIVERSANT	$112,161	$53.92
   11	Populus Group	$110,820	$53.28
   12	CHRISTUS Health	$109,678	$52.73	3
   13	Frito-Lay	$109,100	$52.45
   14	Amgen	$108,983	$52.40	2
   15	Blue Shield of California	$107,726	$51.79	3
   16	Lakeview Loan Servicing	$107,284	$51.58
   17	Epitec	$107,141	$51.51	2
   18	Randstad North America, Inc.	$106,920	$51.40	51
   19	Mindlance	$104,568	$50.27	61
   20	Tektree Systems	$104,396	$50.19

4. Writing an informatica developer job description

   A job description for an informatica developer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an informatica developer job description:

   Informatica developer job description example

   Job DescriptionSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Informatica IDQ Developer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier IT Services clients in Dallas, TX (Remote role initially but must work a hybrid schedule in Dallas, TX) .
   
   Responsibilities :

   • Coordinate with US and offshore teams on day to day activities
   • Undertake IDQ development & unit testing activities
   • Implement complex LDO/CDO logics
     

   Required Skills :

   • Informatica IDQ Development, Power Center, SQL
   • Should have strong hands on SQL. Candidate is expected to implement data profiling at times using complex SQLs
   • Have hands-on/working knowledge of data warehouse concepts/principles
   • Should have prior experience in working with Data Stewards/Data Analysts to deal with the requirements and narrate the monthly score cards
   • Should have used UNIX/LINUX extensively to reconcile the data and perform unit testing. Shell scripting is desirable but not mandatory.
   • Good understanding of Data Quality Principles preferably in banking sector.
   • Extensive experience in creating/validating rules, profiles, mappings and generate score cards

   
   Preferred Skills :

   • Shell scripting is desirable but not mandatory.

   
   SGA is a Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base for both permanent placement and consulting opportunities. For consulting positions, we offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit. SGA accepts transfers of H1 sponsorship for most contracting roles. We are unable to sponsor for Right-to-Hire, Fulltime, or Government roles. All parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply for all roles. Only those authorized to work for government entities will be considered for government roles. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. SGA is an EEO employer. We encourage Veterans to apply. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at www.sgainc.com .
   

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right informatica developer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your informatica developer job on Zippia to find and attract quality informatica developer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with informatica developer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an informatica developer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • 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 informatica developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the informatica developer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new informatica developer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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