Senior Ab‑Initio Developer – Enterprise Data Integration & Performance Optimization

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior Ab‑Initio Developer to lead the design, development, and support of enterprise-grade data integration solutions. This role involves direct ownership of end-to-end ETL workflows within highly regulated environments, such as banking or financial services. You will leverage your deep Ab‑Initio expertise and analytical skills to deliver scalable, high-performance data processing solutions that meet strict compliance standards, business requirements, and performance benchmarks. Your contributions will support Synechron’s strategic initiative to enable reliable data management and operational excellence for clients.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Ab‑Initio (GDE, Co>Operating System, Metadata Hub/EME) (7+ years)

• Strong expertise in GDE (Graphical Development Environment) for designing and building data workflows

• Proficiency in Co>Operating System for job execution, scheduling, and automation

• Deep understanding of Metadata Hub (EME) and metadata management

• Experience with parallel processing, partitioning, and performance tuning of large-scale workflows

• Strong SQL skills and data analysis capability for data validation and reconciliation

• Experience working within highly regulated environments, with an understanding of compliance standards

• Solid knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and release management processes

Preferred:

• Knowledge of cloud deployment and migration of Ab‑Initio workflows (e.g., AWS, Azure)

• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Shell scripting) for automation

• Experience with data governance tools and enterprise data management standards

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Ab‑Initio ETL applications supporting large-scale enterprise data platforms

• Build, optimize, and support batch and real-time data processing pipelines with high efficiency and low latency

• Translate business and technical requirements into robust, scalable workflows and data models

• Perform performance analysis, tuning, debugging, and optimization of graph components and workflows

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with enterprise data governance policies

• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, QA teams, and operational units to deliver integrated data solutions

• Lead code reviews, document workflows and metadata, and promote adherence to best practices in development standards

• Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions promptly

• Stay informed of industry best practices, regulatory guidelines, and technological advances impacting data integration

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Ab‑Initio (Graphical Development Environment) for workflow design and development

• SQL for data validation and management

Preferred:

• Scripting languages: Python, Shell scripting for automation tasks

Data Management & Integration:

• Expertise in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes within Ab‑Initio workflows

• Data validation, reconciliation, and metadata management using Ab‑Initio Metadata Hub (EME)

Databases & Platforms:

• Oracle, SQL Server, or compatible relational databases

• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure) for hybrid or cloud migration projects

Tools & Infrastructure:

• Version control: Git or similar

• Workflow scheduling and automation tools in enterprise environments

• Monitoring tools like JFR, JMC, or Prometheus (preferred)

Standards & Regulatory Knowledge:

• Data security and privacy standards (GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.)

• Enterprise data governance standards and compliance frameworks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Ab‑Initio development for enterprise data systems

• Proven expertise in designing, building, and supporting large-scale ETL workflows

• Strong experience in data reconciliation, validation, and metadata management

• Knowledge of regulated environments such as banking or finance (preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize workflows

• Experience working within Agile teams and delivering solutions in a fast-paced environment

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and enhance Ab‑Initio workflows for batch and streaming data processing

• Conduct performance profiling and tuning of workflows, graphs, and components

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues impacting data pipelines

• Collaborate with business analysts and data teams to refine requirements and improve workflows

• Document workflows, metadata, and process flows for operational and compliance needs

• Participate in sprint planning, review meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support migration, deployment, and upgrade activities for large data environments

• Monitor data quality metrics, perform data validation, and implement process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of hands-on Ab‑Initio development experience in enterprise environments

• Deep understanding of high-volume, high-performance data integration and processing

• Industry certifications related to Ab‑Initio or data management are advantageous

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities for complex data workflows

• Excellent communication skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Leadership qualities to mentor junior developers and lead technical initiatives

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines

• Commitment to data accuracy, security, and compliance standards

• Adaptability to evolving data technologies and industry regulations

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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