Overview
On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - 18+ Month(s)
Skills
python
GCP
Ab initio
red hat
Job Details
Job Title: Ab-Initio Admin with Automation
Location: Charlotte, NC(Hybrid)
Duration: 18+ Months with possible extension/conversion
Job Overview:
Seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong Python development experience and a background in distributed computing, microservices, and modern data workflows. You will analyze and resolve technical challenges involving data pipelines, AI/ML integration, and microservices architecture, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and adhering to policy, procedure, and compliance requirements.
Candidates need to have:
- Strong expertise in managing and administering the Ab Initio platform - including installation, configuration, upgrade, and ongoing support, with a focus on stability and performance (not development of graphs or ETL).
- Solid experience in automation using Python or Ansible - specifically for infrastructure or platform management tasks such as deployments, monitoring, and maintenance scripting.
- Hands-on experience working with Red Hat Linux environments - with comfort in performing administrative tasks and troubleshooting issues on enterprise-grade Linux systems.
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) - understanding how Ab Initio or similar platforms operate in cloud environments and ability to manage or migrate services in a Google Cloud Platform context.
- Experience as an Ab Initio Administrator.
- Proven experience in installing, configuring, and administering Ab Initio Co>Operating System and EME.
- Understanding of Ab Initio architecture, components, and best practices.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Ab Initio graphs and infrastructure.
- Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Unix, Linux).
- Experience with database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata).
- Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with job scheduling tools.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
- Ab Initio certifications are a plus.
Job Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and upgrade Ab Initio software components, including Co-Operating System, and related products.
- Administer and maintain the Ab Initio, including user management, security setup, and metadata management.
- Monitor the health and performance of the Ab Initio environment, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
- Perform performance tuning and optimization of Ab Initio graphs and infrastructure.
- Implement and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies for the Ab Initio environment.
- Manage and troubleshoot Ab Initio batch schedules and dependencies.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and execution of Ab Initio applications.
- Provide technical support and guidance to Ab Initio developers and users.
- Implement and enforce security policies and best practices for the Ab Initio environment.
- Document all administration tasks, configurations, and procedures.
- Stay up to date with the latest Ab Initio releases, features, and best practices.
- Participate in capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades related to Ab Initio.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues between Ab Initio and various data sources and targets.
- Manage and maintain Ab Initio version control and deployment processes.
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