Senior Ab Initio Developer

Job Description

To design, develop, and implement Data Integration solutions using Ab Initio, playing a key role in designing, collaborating, and building data integration processes across enterprise data platforms, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 5)
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred
• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio development
• Proficient in Ab Initio components: GDE, EME, Conduct>It, BRE, Metadata Hub, and Continuous Flows
• Strong experience with relational databases (Postgres, MS SQL Server, DB2)
• Experience with real-time APIs (Exposing a graph as an API, Continuous Flows)
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL design patterns, and data modeling
• Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting and job scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys, Control-M)
• Familiarity with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) is a plus
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, SVN)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Strategic planning
• Performance management
• Staff resource planning
• Employee training/development
• Agile concepts
• Data analysis
• Change management
• Principles of project management
• Business writing skills
• Client service management

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex ETL workflows using Ab Initio GDE, Conduct>It, and the EME
• Work closely with data architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Optimize existing Ab Initio applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems and processes
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of data integration solutions
• Develop documentation, including data flow diagrams, technical specifications, and best practices
• Stay up to date with data engineering trends and Ab Initio product enhancements