AB INITIO DEVELOPER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Nov 1, 2024 – The Ab Initio Developer has experience in Ab Initio development, with a strong background in full project lifecycle activities, including data warehouse and BI implementations. This role requires proficiency in data integration, quality, and architecture, with expertise in ETL/ELT frameworks for complex data environments, alongside advanced skills in UNIX shell, Perl, and JavaScript programming. The developer is skilled in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and creating test scripts to validate and maintain data quality across large data sets.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Ab Initio Developer Resume
- Ab Initio
- ETL
- SQL
- Data Warehousing
- UNIX/Linux
- Data Modeling
- Parallel Processing
- Graph Development
- Performance Tuning
- Data Integration
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Initiative
Summary of Ab Initio Developer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Data Science with 3 years of Experience
- Experience with Ab Initio with advanced Ab Initio suite including GDE, EME (Metadata Hub), Continuous flow, ACE/BRE, and Plans.
- Knowledge and experience with full SDLC lifecycle.
- Experience with Lean/Agile development methodologies.
- Experience in the design and implementation of ETL/ELT framework for complex warehouses/marts.
- Knowledge of large data sets and experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- High degree of competency in Python, and Java programming.
- Understanding of CI/CD
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment
- Experience in the automation of data capture.
2. BS in Software Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Extensive experience with Ab Initio, ETL Development and Support, with leading teams and delivering software applications
- Ability to lead teams, track deliverables, troubleshoot and document issues
- Experience in ETL framework-driven environment
- Strong SQL development and performance-tuning skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with an aptitude for solving unstructured problems.
- Previous experience in the financial services/banking domain
- Higher level of professional maturity with a great sense of urgency and follow-through.
- Prior Experience with iHub, Oracle, Teradata, Informatica or Microsoft SQL Server - SSIS/SSRS and Unix
- Prior experience in supporting applications in BAU environment (L2 or L3)
- The ability to guide the developers on the team
3. BS in Information Technology with 4 years of Experience
- Passion for programming and software development
- Extensive knowledge of Ab Initio ETL development in the Big Data world, especially in the Hadoop ecosystem
- Knowledge of Hadoop Ecosystem- Cloudera distribution
- Knowledge of key Hadoop components mainly HDFS, Zookeeper, YARN, HBase, Hive, Impala, Spark SQL
- Knowledge of software development using Python, Scala, Spark, and Java
- Usage of DevOps tools and knowledge of it
- Working knowledge of Teradata and Oracle databases.
- Experience in data modeling with good SQL skills in at least 1 enterprise-grade RDBMS
- Experience in Test/Behaviour Driven Development (including test automation and mocking tools)
- Strong project and stakeholder management skillset
4. BS in Computer Science with 7 years of Experience
- Experience working as an Ab Initio developer in data-driven/warehousing projects
- A proven track record of delivery using Ab Initio software
- Proficient in using the Ab Initio development products GDE, Express IT, CoOp System, EME, M-HUB, Control Centre, BRE
- Experience in Design, Development, Testing and Deployment of the software code
- Experience interacting with client stakeholders, data provider stakeholders
- Good level of expertise in Oracle, My SQL, and Unix/Linux
- Good communication and analytical skills
- Good stakeholder management, coordination, and collaboration skills
- Good experience working on Agile projects and familiarity with JIRA
- Self-starter, highly motivated, and complete ownership from design to deployment
- Must be a creative/innovative thinker
5. BS in Information Systems with 5 years of Experience
- Working experience in Ab Initio
- Experience working in software development life cycle
- Experience in Project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects
- Good experience in end-to-end implementation of DW BI projects, especially in data warehouse and mart developments
- Good understanding of Data Integration, Data Quality, and data architecture
- Good expertise in impact analysis due to changes or issues
- Experience in preparing test scripts and test cases to validate data and maintain data quality
- Strong understanding and hands-on programming experience skills in UNIX shell, Perl, and JavaScript
- Experience with design and implementation of ETLELT framework for complex warehousesmarts.
- Knowledge of large data sets and experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Hands-on development mentality, with a willingness to troubleshoot and solve complex problems