Sr. Ab Initio Developer

Florida Blue; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Blue is seeking an Ab Initio Developer on a contract assignment via Magnit to work with GuideWell and its subsidiaries. Responsibilities include developing, coding, and documenting IT solutions; participating in unit tests; and ensuring data quality and governance across relational and non-relational sources.

The role emphasizes API development, platform-spanning code, and adherence to IT controls. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with potential travel based on project needs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Ab Initio, SQL, and Unix scripting.
• Experience with ETL tools (Informatica, Mulesoft, Talend, Datastage, SSIS).
• Experience collaborating effectively with vendors and business partners for solution delivery.
• 5+ years related work experience in IT development and coding.
• Bachelor's degree or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create data profiles, write scripts, and develop workflows to support the data quality program.
• Perform data analysis to identify data quality issues for relational and non-relational data sources.
• Write code for moderately complex system designs and APIs spanning platforms.
• Review code and contribute to programming standards and data quality rules.

Skills

Ab Initio

SQL

Unix scripting

ETL development

Education

Bachelor's degree or related work experience

Tools

Informatica

Mulesoft

Talend

Datastage

SSIS

Job description

This is a contract opportunity. You will be employed by Magnit to work on assignment with GuideWell and subsidiary companies including Florida Blue. Ab Initio Developers are responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions. Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Informatica Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Developers are assigned to moderately complex development projects. A Developer will be well versed in data quality processes and data governance procedures to ensure data is fit for consumption.

Essential Functions

• Create data profiles, write scripts, and develop workflows to support the data quality program.
• Perform data analysis to identify data quality issues for relational and non-relational data sources.
• Write code for moderately complex system designs. Write programs that span platforms. Code and/or create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs.
• Review code developed by other IT Developers.
• Provide input to and drive programming standards.
• Provide input to the development of data quality standards rule for data quality dimensions.
• Write detailed technical specifications for subsystems. Identify integration points.
• Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts on subsystem to team members.
• Consult with other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Project Managers and vendors.
• “Scope” time, resources, etc., required to complete programming projects. Seek review from other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts or Project Managers on estimates.
• Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. May need assistance from other IT Developers and team members to debug more complex errors.
• Supports transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle. Document what has to be migrated. May require more coordination points for subsystems.
• Researches vendor products / alternatives. Conducts vendor product gap analysis / comparison.
• Accountable for including IT Controls and following standard corporate practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.

Required Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience with Ab Initio, SQL, Unix Scripting
• Experience collaborating effectively with vendors and business partners for solution delivery.
• Hiring Preferences
• Experience with ETL development tools (i.e. Informatica, Mulesoft, Talend, Datastage, SSIS)
• Experience with testing methodologies with the stated major development language(s)/technology.
• Experience with a major relational database management system preferred. Experience with NoSQL databases is also a plus.
• Experience with Linux operating system is a plus. RHEL preferred.
• Knowledge of messaging engines is helpful.
• Experience with RESTful services and JSON preferred.
• Cloud experience preferred.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills to facilitate effective working relationships with varied stakeholders and team members, including vendors.
• Ability to manage and/or participate in projects and ensure work is completed on time with high quality
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on understanding overall business issues and determining innovative solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and adaptable with the ability to effectively multi-task as needed
• Familiar with current and emerging technologies and has the willingness to investigate and suggest new technology to meet business needs.

Required Work Experience

• 5+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry

Required Education

• Related bachelor’s degree or related work experience

Work Environment

• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement. Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs. Travel to and from our corporate or regional offices may be required.

GuideWell and its family of companies has partnered with Magnit as its Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Employer of Record (EOR) since 2018. In May of 2025, GuideWell joined Magnit Direct Source to implement the GuideWell Contractor Cohort. This program is designed to create, manage and curate a contractor talent pool for temporary contract opportunities with GuideWell. As a contractor working on temporary assignment with GuideWell, you'll be employed by Magnit. You'll have the opportunity to work on temporary projects at GuideWell companies that make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Magnit team.