Intermediate Ab Initio Developer at Nedbank

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

Qualification Detail

• 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 Architecture
• Modelling (ARIS /UML)
• IT Data structures
• Joint application development
• Information Technology concepts
• Relevant design tools
• Multiple IT products

Deadline:25th June,2025