Senior Ab Initio Developer

Nedbank Head Office; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for a Senior Ab Initio Developer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will design and implement data integration solutions that enhance efficiency and drive business success. This role requires strong expertise in Ab Initio tools, leadership in complex ETL workflows, and a passion for mentoring others. Join a team that values open communication and continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
• Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and big data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex ETL workflows using Ab Initio.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems

NQF Level Diploma or Advanced Diplomas

Tools

Ab Initio (GDE, EME, Conduct>It)

AWS

Azure

GCP

Unix / Linux shell scripting

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Position: Senior Ab Initio Developer

Are you a seasoned Ab Initio Developer looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment?

We are seeking a technically skilled and proactive professional to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale data integration solutions using Ab Initio tools such as GDE, Conduct> It, and EME.

In this role, you'll work closely with data architects, analysts, QA, and DevOps teams to build scalable, high-performance ETL workflows that power critical business decisions.

You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior developers, optimizing existing systems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

We value open communication, mutual respect, and shared success—someone with a strong sense of accountability, a passion for learning, and a willingness to support team goals.

If you're ready to join a team that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Ab Initio Developer with extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing Data Integration solutions using Ab Initio.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, collaborating, and building data integration processes across our enterprise data platforms, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex ETL workflows using Ab Initio GDE, Conduct> It, and EME.
• Work closely with data architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize existing Ab Initio applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems and processes.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of data integration solutions.
• Develop documentation, including data flow diagrams, technical specifications, and best practices.
• Stay up to date with data engineering trends and Ab Initio product enhancements.

Essential Qualifications

• NQF Level Diploma or Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees.
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to CI / CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio development.
• Proficient in Ab Initio components: GDE, EME, Conduct> It, BRE, Metadata Hub, and Continuous Flows.
• Strong experience with relational databases (Postgres, MS SQL Server, DB2).
• Experience with real-time APIs (exposing a graph as an API, Continuous Flows).
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL design patterns, and data modelling.
• Experience with Unix / Linux shell scripting and job scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys, Control-M).
• Familiarity with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Additional knowledge in strategic planning, performance management, staff resource planning, employee training and development, Agile concepts, data analysis, change management, project management principles, business writing skills, client service management, software development, disaster recovery, business continuity standards, architecture modeling, data modelling tools, and engineering are also valuable.