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Job Title: Ab Initio Developer & Support Engineer
Location: Wilmington, DE & Alpharetta, GA– Onsite role
Employment Type: W2 Position with Next Gen Software Solutions LLC
Work Schedule: 5 days a week onsite
Experience: 8+ Years
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Ab Initio Developer & Support Engineer to join a mission-critical team within a premier fintech client environment. This role is pivotal in driving ETL solutions and production stability for large-scale data pipelines that directly support financial operations, risk systems, and compliance reporting. You will work at the intersection of data performance, system reliability, and ETL engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize Ab Initio graphs for complex data processing workflows using metaprogramming techniques.
- Lead performance tuning efforts across Ab Initio environments and contribute to ongoing system enhancements.
- Collaborate in sandbox and EME environments to maintain object versioning and controlled development lifecycles.
- Engage in full-cycle ETL processes: extraction, transformation, and loading into diverse target systems.
- Support development and production environments, ensuring operational excellence and managing PROD criticality.
- Troubleshoot, automate, and support shell scripting-based workflows for data processing and system orchestration.
- Leverage strong SQL capabilities for data analysis, profiling, and reconciliation tasks.
- Utilize JCL, CA7 scheduler, and mainframe file utilities for legacy data workflows integration.
- Actively contribute to automation, best practices, and documentation to elevate team maturity.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in IT, with direct focus on Ab Initio development and support.
- Must have worked on ETL methodologies supporting data extraction/transformation/loading into a wide range of target systems.
- Deep knowledge of Ab Initio performance improving techniques.
- Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
- Solid experience in implementing with Ab Initio graph using metaprogramming techniques.
- Worked in a sandbox environment while extensively interacting with EME to maintain version control on objects.
- Extensive scripting experience in Unix/Linux shell scripting, with automation-first mindset.
- Familiarity with mainframe systems, including JCL and CA7 scheduler & File browsing etc.
- Handson experience in Development and Production Support and understanding of PROD criticality.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on communication and collaboration.
About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:
Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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