Ab Initio Programmer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Application Programming
Ab Initio

Job Details

Ab Initio Programmer

100% Remote

Need Candidates with Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop ETL processes using Ab Initio tools, including the Graphical Development Environment (GDE), Co>Operating System, and the Ab Initio Express>It framework.
  • Work with business analysts and stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications and data models.
  • Implement data transformation and data quality rules to ensure accuracy and consistency of data.
  • Create and maintain reusable components and templates to improve development efficiency.
  • Develop shell scripts for job scheduling, automation, and monitoring.
  • Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions are bug-free and meet business requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues within Ab Initio graphs and data pipelines, and provide timely resolutions.
  • Optimize and tune existing Ab Initio graphs for performance and scalability.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality development standards and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Ab Initio Developer.
  • Proven expertise with the core Ab Initio tools, including GDE, Co>Operating System, and Metadata Hub.
  • Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and dimensional modeling.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience working with various relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata).
  • Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting (Bash, KornShell) for automation and job control.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with other Ab Initio products such as Continuous Flows, Data Profiler, or the Enterprise Meta>Environment (EME).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and data technologies in a cloud environment.
  • Knowledge of big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or similar.
  • Experience with job schedulers such as Control-M, Tidal, or Autosys.
  • Previous experience in the financial services, telecommunications, or healthcare industry
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