Intermediate Ab Initio Developer

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Ab Initio Developer. You will work alongside a collaborative team on data integration projects, gaining hands-on experience with Ab Initio and contributing to enterprise-level solutions. The role emphasizes mentorship and offers significant growth opportunities, making it ideal for individuals looking to advance in data engineering.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with Ab Initio ETL development.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Ab Initio components.
• Proficient in SQL and working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and data integration best practices.
• Exposure to Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of Graphs using Ab Initio GDE.
• Support data extraction, transformation, and loading operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ab Initio Full stack product.
• Work with data analysts and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Conduct unit testing and support QA testing efforts.
• Monitor and enhance ETL job performance.

Job description

Nedbank Retail Business Banking

It Application Development

Manage Self: Technical

Position

Why join the team!

Are you ready to take your data integration skills to the next level? At Nedbank, we’re not just hiring—we’re investing in future data leaders. This is more than a job; it’s a launchpad for your career in enterprise data engineering.

As aJunior Ab Initio Developer, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on mission-critical projects that shape the future of our data landscape. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the full Ab Initio stack, from GDE to Metadata Hub, while also expanding your knowledge in Linux administration, SQL, and data warehousing.

What sets this role apart?

• Mentorship & Growth: Learn directly from senior developers and be supported in your journey toward becoming a technical expert.
• Real Impact: Contribute to enterprise-level data solutions that drive business decisions.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, continuous learning, and shared success.
• Future-Focused: Be part of a team where your role can evolve—whether that’s into leadership or advanced technical specialization.

If you're passionate about data, eager to grow, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Ab Initio Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience in Data Integration. The candidate will be part of a collaborative data engineering team responsible for designing and maintaining data integration solutions using Ab Initio. This role offers a strong opportunity for growth through hands-on experience in enterprise-level data projects and mentorship from senior developers.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of Graphs using Ab Initio GDE, Conduct>It, and related components.
• Support data extraction, transformation, and loading operations across various source systems and databases.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ab>initio Full stack product (Metadata hub, Authorization Gateway, Control Center, Query>IT, Express>It).
• Work with data analysts and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Conduct unit testing and support QA testing efforts to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Ab Initio jobs in development and production environments.
• Participate in regular code reviews and follow best practices in code versioning and documentation.
• Monitor and enhance ETL job performance and help resolve issues within defined SLAs.

Minimum Experience Level

• 3–5 years of experience with Ab Initio ETL development.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Ab Initio components: GDE, EME, and Conduct>It, Metadata hub.
• Proficient in SQL and working with relational databases like Postgres, SQL Server, or DB2
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and data integration best practices.
• Exposure to Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize the assigned tasks

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Ab>initio data quality tools or job scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys, Control-M).
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with big data tools (Hadoop/Spark) or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus.
• Interest in learning advanced Ab Initio components and evolving into a senior developer role.

Essential Certifications

• Certificate relevant multiple technologies where available

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Role relevant related technologies
• Single IT product knowledge
• Systems Analysis and design
• IT Data structures
• Multiple IT products

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at [phone]

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