SENIOR AB INITIO DEVELOPER

Purple Drive

Louisville, KY, Kentucky

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Apache Hive, Architectural Analysis, Atlassian JIRA, Banking Services, Best Practices, Big Data, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Management, Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), DevOps, Documentation, Ecosystems, HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), IBM DB2, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, NCR Teradata, Operating Systems, Oracle, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Louisville, KY, Kentucky
POSTED
30+ days ago

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:

  • Design, develop, and deploy ETL workflows using Ab Initio (Graphical Development Environment, Express>IT, and Control Center).

  • Work on end-to-end data integration projects, including data extraction, transformation, loading, and validation.

  • Optimize existing Ab Initio graphs and improve performance through tuning and efficient design.

  • Collaborate with data architects, business analysts, and QA teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

  • Develop and implement data quality and validation frameworks within ETL processes.

  • Manage metadata, data lineage, and data mapping documentation to ensure transparency and compliance.

  • Support data migration and modernization initiatives across on-premise and cloud environments.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues in Ab Initio jobs.

  • Integrate Ab Initio with external systems, databases, and cloud data platforms as required.

  • Follow SDLC and Agile methodologies, ensuring code quality, version control, and deployment best practices.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 7–10 years of experience in Ab Initio ETL design and development.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Ab Initio components such as GDE, EME, Co>Operating System, and Conduct>It.

  • Expertise in data warehousing concepts, ETL architecture, and data modeling.

  • Proficient in SQL, UNIX/Linux scripting, and performance tuning.

  • Experience integrating with RDBMS (Oracle, Teradata, DB2, or SQL Server) and big data ecosystems (HDFS, Hive, etc.).

  • Solid understanding of data governance, quality, and validation frameworks.

  • Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence).

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Good to Have:

  • Experience with Ab Initio Continuous Flows, Metadata Hub, or Express>IT.

  • Exposure to AWS / Azure / GCP data platforms.

  • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD processes for ETL deployment.

  • Experience in financial, banking, or insurance domains.


Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

About the Company

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