SENIOR AB INITIO DEVELOPER
Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Ab Initio Senior Developer to design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade ETL solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Ab Initio components, data integration, and data pipeline optimization in large-scale environments, with a strong understanding of data warehousing and data architecture principles.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and deploy ETL workflows using Ab Initio (Graphical Development Environment, Express>IT, and Control Center).
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Work on end-to-end data integration projects, including data extraction, transformation, loading, and validation.
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Optimize existing Ab Initio graphs and improve performance through tuning and efficient design.
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Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and QA teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
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Develop and implement data quality and validation frameworks within ETL processes.
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Manage metadata, data lineage, and data mapping documentation to ensure transparency and compliance.
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Support data migration and modernization initiatives across on-premise and cloud environments.
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Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues in Ab Initio jobs.
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Integrate Ab Initio with external systems, databases, and cloud data platforms as required.
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Follow SDLC and Agile methodologies, ensuring code quality, version control, and deployment best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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7–10 years of experience in Ab Initio ETL design and development.
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Strong hands-on experience with Ab Initio components such as GDE, EME, Co>Operating System, and Conduct>It.
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Expertise in data warehousing concepts, ETL architecture, and data modeling.
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Proficient in SQL, UNIX/Linux scripting, and performance tuning.
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Experience integrating with RDBMS (Oracle, Teradata, DB2, or SQL Server) and big data ecosystems (HDFS, Hive, etc.).
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Solid understanding of data governance, quality, and validation frameworks.
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Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence).
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Good to Have:
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Experience with Ab Initio Continuous Flows, Metadata Hub, or Express>IT.
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Exposure to AWS / Azure / GCP data platforms.
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Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD processes for ETL deployment.
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Experience in financial, banking, or insurance domains.
Education:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.