Intermediate Ab Initio Developer

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

Requisition nr:140110
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tshego Semenya
Location: 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown
Closing date: 25 June 2025

Cluster

Nedbank Retail Business Banking 

Career Stream

Leadership Pipeline

Position

Junior/ Intermediate Ab Initio Developer 

Why join the team!

Are you ready to take your data integration skills to the next level? At [Your Company Name], we’re not just hiring—we’re investing in future data leaders. This is more than a job; it’s a launchpad for your career in enterprise data engineering.

As a Junior Ab Initio Developer, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on mission-critical projects that shape the future of our data landscape. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the full Ab Initio stack, from GDE to Metadata Hub, while also expanding your knowledge in Linux administration, SQL, and data warehousing.

What sets this role apart?

• Mentorship & Growth: Learn directly from senior developers and be supported in your journey toward becoming a technical expert.
• Real Impact: Contribute to enterprise-level data solutions that drive business decisions.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, continuous learning, and shared success.
• Future-Focused: Be part of a team where your role can evolve—whether that’s into leadership or advanced technical specialization.

If you're passionate about data, eager to grow, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

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

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

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566