Job Title: Ab Initio Developer
Overview:
The Ab Initio Developer plays a pivotal role in the design development and maintenance of data processing applications using the Ab Initio software suite. This position is critical for organizations that depend on efficient data management and processing to drive business intelligence and strategic decisionmaking. As a specialist in data extraction transformation and loading (ETL) the Ab Initio Developer ensures that data flows seamlessly across various systems. They work closely with data architects system analysts and business users to gather requirements design data solutions and implement robust data pipelines. With the ability to manipulate and process large volumes of data accurately and efficiently the Ab Initio Developer contributes to optimizing performance and ensuring data integrity within the organization. Furthermore they stay updated with evolving technologies and best practices to continuously improve data processing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop data integration processes using Ab Initio.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Optimize existing ETL processes for performance enhancement.
- Conduct unit testing and ensure quality assurance of developed components.
- Collaborate with data modelers to define the structure of the desired output data.
- Implement data extraction transformation and loading (ETL) processes.
- Work with source systems to gather data and ensure its availability.
- Ensure compliance with data governance and data quality standards.
- Resolve data issues and troubleshoot to enhance data reliability.
- Participate in code reviews and practices to ensure coding standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for data applications.
- Monitor data processing jobs and provide support for production issues.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to deliver effective data solutions.
- Maintain and optimize Ab Initio environments for performance.
- Stay abreast of new Ab Initio releases and industry trends to incorporate improvements.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior developers as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Ab Initio development.
- Strong understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
- Proficient in SQL and database management systems.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization in data processing.
- Solid knowledge of UNIX/Linux shell scripting.
- Understanding of data integration techniques and tools.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in crossfunctional teams.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git or Subversion.
- Experience with data quality and data governance principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies is a plus.
- Exposure to data visualization tools is beneficial.
- Willingness to continually update skills and learn new technologies.
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