Senior Ab Initio Developer

Nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank is seeking a Senior Ab Initio Developer to design and develop enterprise-scale data integration solutions. This role requires extensive experience in Ab Initio, with a focus on building scalable ETL workflows and mentoring junior developers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio development.
• Proficient in Ab Initio components and relational databases.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex ETL workflows.
• Optimize existing Ab Initio applications for performance.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Ab Initio GDE

Conduct>It

EME

Git

AWS

Azure

Unix/Linux

Job description

Nedbank Retail Business Banking

Data

Manager of Others

Position

Why join our team!

Are you a seasoned Ab Initio Developer looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment? We’re 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’re looking for someone who values 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 the 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
• 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 Experience Level

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

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Strategic planning
• Performance management
• Staff resource planning
• Employee training/development
• Agile Concepts
• Data analysis
• Change management
• Principles of project management
• Business writing skills
• Client Service Management
• Software Development
• Disaster Recovery & Business continuity standards
• Data modelling tool

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at [phone]

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