Remote Ab Initio Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Remote Ab Initio Developer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients in FL.

Responsibilities :
Responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions. Responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Assigned to moderately complex development projects. Will be well versed in data quality processes and data governance procedures to ensure data is fit for consumption.

• 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. Write programs that span platforms. Code and/or create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs.
• Review code developed by other IT Developers.
• Provide input to and drive programming standards.
• Provide input to the development of data quality standards rule for data quality dimensions.
• Write detailed technical specifications for subsystems. Identify integration points.
• Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts on subsystem to team members.
• Consult with other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Project Managers and vendors.
• "Scope" time, resources, etc., required to complete programming projects. Seek review from other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts or Project Managers on estimates.
• Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. May need assistance from other IT Developers and team members to debug more complex errors.
• Supports transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle. Document what has to be migrated. May require more coordination points for subsystems.
• Researches vendor products / alternatives. Conducts vendor product gap analysis / comparison.
• Accountable for including IT Controls and following standard corporate practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.

Required Skills:

• Related Bachelor's degree or related work experience
• 5+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry
• Direct hands-on experience with Ab Initio, SQL, Unix Scripting
• Experience collaborating effectively with vendors and business partners for solution delivery.
• Hiring Preferences
• Experience with ETL development tools (i.e. Informatica, Mulesoft, Talend, Datastage, SSIS)
• Experience with testing methodologies with the stated major development language(s)/technology.
• 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 multi-task as needed
• Familiar with current and emerging technologies and has the willingness to investigate and suggest new technology to meet business needs.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with a major relational database management system preferred. Experience with NoSQL databases is also a plus.
• Experience with Linux operating system is a plus. RHEL preferred.
• Knowledge of messaging engines is helpful.
• Experience with RESTful services and JSON preferred.
• Cloud experience preferred.

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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