Ab Initio Developer - 100% Remote
JOB SUMMARY:
Ab Initio Developers are responsible for the development, programming, and coding of Information Technology solutions. Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participating in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, and evaluating and performance testing purchased products. Developers are responsible for incorporating IT controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Developers are assigned to moderately complex development projects and are well versed in data quality processes and data governance procedures to ensure data is fit for consumption.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Create data profiles, write scripts, and develop workflows to support the data quality program
- Perform data analysis to identify data quality issues for relational and non-relational data sources
- Write code for moderately complex system designs, including programs that span platforms; code and/or create APIs
- Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs
- Review code developed by other IT Developers
- Provide input to and help drive programming standards
- Provide input to the development of data quality standards and rules for data quality dimensions
- Write detailed technical specifications for subsystems and identify integration points
- Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts to team members
- Consult with other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Project Managers, and vendors
- Scope time, resources, and other requirements for programming projects, seeking review from other Developers, Analysts, or Project Managers on estimates
- Perform unit testing and debugging; set test conditions based on code specifications, seeking assistance from other Developers or team members on more complex errors as needed
- Support transition of applications throughout the product development life cycle, including documentation of what must be migrated
- Research vendor products and alternatives, and conduct vendor product gap analysis/comparison
- Ensure IT Controls and standard corporate practices are followed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications and data
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct hands-on experience with Ab Initio, SQL, and Unix scripting
- Experience collaborating effectively with vendors and business partners for solution delivery
HIRING PREFERENCES:
- Experience with ETL development tools (e.g., Informatica, MuleSoft, Talend, DataStage, SSIS)
- Experience with testing methodologies relevant to the stated major development language(s)/technology
- Experience with a major relational database management system; NoSQL database experience is a plus
- Experience with Linux operating systems is a plus; RHEL preferred
- Knowledge of messaging engines is helpful
- Experience with RESTful services and JSON preferred
- Cloud experience preferred
- Strong relationship management and collaboration skills to facilitate effective working relationships with varied stakeholders and team members, including vendors
- Ability to manage and/or participate in projects and ensure work is completed on time with high quality
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on understanding overall business issues and determining innovative solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be self-directed, highly organized, and adaptable, with the ability to effectively multitask
- Familiarity with current and emerging technologies, with willingness to investigate and suggest new technology to meet business needs
Required Work Experience: 5+ years related work experience; professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry
Required Education: Related Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience
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