Ab Initio Developer

2T Consulting

Alpharetta, GA/Wilmington, DE

Posted On: Jan 09, 2026

Posted On: Jan 09, 2026

Job Overview

Job Type

Contract - W2, Contract - Independent

Experience

8 - 15 Years

Salary

Depends on Experience

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Travel Requirement

0%

Required Skills

  • Ab Initio
  • ETL
  • SQL
  • EME
  • mainframe
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Ab Initio Developer with strong ETL expertise and a proven background in data integration, performance optimization, and production support. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience developing and supporting Ab Initio solutions in complex enterprise environments.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and support ETL processes using Ab Initio, including data extraction, transformation, and loading across multiple target systems.
  • Build and optimize Ab Initio graphs using meta-programming techniques to improve performance and scalability.
  • Apply advanced Ab Initio performance tuning techniques to enhance job efficiency and reliability.
  • Perform data analysis and validation using strong SQL skills.
  • Work extensively in sandbox environments and collaborate with EME (Enterprise Meta Environment) to manage version control of Ab Initio objects.
  • Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation, scheduling, and operational support.
  • Provide development and production support, including troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
  • Understand and support production activities, including monitoring, job execution, and incident resolution.
  • Utilize basic mainframe knowledge, including JCL, CA7 scheduling, and file browsing.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

 

Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience as an Ab Initio Developer.
  • Strong understanding of ETL methodologies and data warehousing concepts.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Ab Initio performance tuning and optimization.
  • Proficiency in SQL and data analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with Ab Initio meta-programming.
  • Experience working with EME for version control and object management.
  • Strong Unix/Linux shell scripting skills.
  • Working knowledge of mainframe technologies (JCL, CA7, file browsing).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job ID: 2C320213


Posted By

Shayne

Sr. Recruiter