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Ab Initio Developer

ICT Mondial IncWoodlawn, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 26 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Woodlawn, MD, United States
Posted
1 week ago
ExpressSQLSQL ServerETLSnowflakeAgilePostgreSQL

Job Description

Ab Initio Developer

This position on site in Woodlawn MD.  No out of state candidates will be considered.

Introduction:

We are seeking an experienced Ab Initio Developer to design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale ETL pipelines and data integration solutions. This role requires strong hands-on expertise with the Ab Initio tool suite and a solid understanding of Unix/Linux environments, relational databases, and data warehousing concepts. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on ETL framework design, automation, and performance optimization while mentoring junior and mid-level developers.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and test graphs and ETL applications using Ab Initio 4.
  • Apply strong knowledge of the Ab Initio tool suite, including GDE/Co-Operating System, Express>IT, Data Quality Environment (DQE), Continuous Flows, and Amazon S3 utilities.
  • Lead Ab Initio lifecycle analysis, design, implementation, and code migration efforts.
  • Design an ETL framework for audit and data reconciliation to manage batch and real-time interfaces.
  • Develop ETL jobs for automation and monitoring, and optimize job performance using ETL development tools or custom-developed procedures.
  • Apply strong SQL skills to map and integrate relational databases such as DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Greenplum.
  • Automate the loading of data from multiple sources into BI/MI systems.
  • Analyze and develop optimal code to maintain high performance when processing large volumes of data.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective search features.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and deliver knowledge transfer sessions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable security, privacy, and data management policies.
  • Brief management, customers, teams, and stakeholders at an appropriate technical level for the audience.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior and mid-level developers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Master''s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor''s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Skills:

  • Strong experience designing, developing, and maintaining ETL pipelines and data integration solutions using the Ab Initio tool suite.
  • Experience identifying requirements, researching options, and designing and implementing solutions at a leadership level.
  • Experience scripting in a Linux environment to automate ETL solutions and data migration jobs.
  • Experience with data warehousing designs and concepts such as star and snowflake schemas.
  • Understanding and application of quality techniques and practices, including automated unit testing, Test Driven Design/Development, performance analysis, and continuous integration.
  • Ability to support architectural/tactical thinking, information solutions, and roadmaps to drive architectural recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, with a track record of consistently completing repetitive production-like tasks on time and error-free.
  • Prior experience working in a federal agency or public sector environment.
  • Ability to independently research problems and provide solutions.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies.
  • Experience working on Agile projects and familiarity with Agile terminology.

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