Overview
Skills
Job Details
Role: Ab Initio Tech Lead- Need on our W2
Rate: $55-$58/Hr to Resource
Location Norfolk, VA
Preferred Location: U.S. (onsite, hybrid model).
Onsite Requirement: Yes 3 days per week.
Remote is also preferred .
Technical Lead with deep expertise in the Ab Initio suite to oversee and drive a critical Ab Initio upgrade project for one of the leading healthcare providers in the U.S.
Must Have Skills
Skill 1 Ab Initio Suite Expertise Minimum 10+ years with Ab Initio GDE, Co>Op, EME, Control Center, MDH, Continuous Flows, Query>It, BRE.
Skill 2 Ab Initio Upgrade Experience Proven experience in version upgrades including EME migration, compatibility assessment, rollback strategy, refactoring deprecated components.
Skill 3 ETL / Data Integration Leadership Hands-on design and oversight of enterprise-scale ETL pipelines ensuring performance and data quality.
Skill 4 Shell Scripting (UNIX/Linux) Strong experience automating environment setup and processes using shell scripting.
Skill 5 Database Skills Proficiency in DB2 and PostgreSQL; deep understanding of data warehousing and performance tuning.
Skill 6 SDLC / DevOps Practices Experience with CI/CD in data environments, version control, and deployment automation.
Skill 7 Technical Architecture & Design Ability to define target-state architecture post-upgrade and ensure compliance with performance/security standards.
Skill 8 Leadership & Communication Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills; ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.
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Domain Experience (If any)
Preferred: Healthcare domain experience including claims processing, enrollments, or provider data.
Additional: Familiarity with PHI/PII handling and HIPAA compliance (SOC2 preferred).
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Must Have Certifications
PMP or equivalent (preferred for leadership roles).
Ab Initio or data engineering-related certifications (preferred).