Senior AbInitio Developer – Enterprise Data Integration & Data Quality in Financial Services

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly experienced Senior AbInitio Developer to lead the design development and support of enterprise data integration solutions. This role requires deep hands-on expertise with AbInitio tools alongside strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. You will be responsible for delivering end-to-end ETL solutions in a highly regulated environment such as banking or financial services ensuring high data quality performance and compliance. Your contributions will enhance Synechrons ability to execute complex data projects efficiently supporting strategic business initiatives.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive experience with AbInitio (GDE COG Metadata Hub/EME and Parallelism/Partitioning) (7 years)

• Strong proficiency in AbInitio GDE (Graphical Development Environment) and Co>Operating System

• Expertise in metadata management using Metadata Hub (EME)

• Deep understanding of parallel processing partitioning and performance tuning in AbInitio workflows

• Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis capabilities

• Experience with ETL methodologies data warehousing and data integration in regulated environments

• Familiarity with SDLC Agile practices and release/change management processes

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms or migration projects

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python Shell scripting) for automation tasks

• Exposure to enterprise data governance and compliance standards

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain scalable AbInitio ETL applications supporting large-scale data integration

• Build and optimize batch and real-time data pipelines for high-throughput data processing

• Translate complex business needs into efficient robust and fault-tolerant workflows

• Perform performance tuning debugging and tuning of AbInitio graphs and components

• Validate data quality carry out reconciliation and ensure adherence to data governance standards

• Collaborate with business analysts data architects QA and operations teams to deliver integrated data solutions

• Conduct code reviews document workflows and enforce best practices for scalable ETL design

• Provide production support conduct root cause analysis and resolve technical issues promptly

• Maintain technical documentation data lineage and metadata repositories

• Stay current with emerging trends tools and regulatory requirements impacting data integration

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• AbInitio Graphs (GDE) Shell scripting with knowledge of SQL for data validation

Preferred:

• Python or Java for automation and integration tasks

Data Management & Integration:

• AbInitio tools: GDE COG Metadata Hub (EME)

• ETL design batch processing real-time data pipelines

• Data reconciliation data quality and metadata management

Databases & Platforms:

• Oracle SQL Server or equivalent relational databases

• Knowledge of cloud data platforms and storage solutions (preferred)

Tools & Infrastructure:

• Version control: Git or equivalent

• Automation tools: Jenkins or other CI/CD platforms

• Monitoring and profiling: JFR JMC Prometheus Grafana (preferred)

Standards & Protocols:

• Enterprise data governance privacy and compliance standards

• Industry regulations such as Basel BCBS or other financial standards (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years experience leading AbInitio development within large-scale enterprise environments

• Proven experience designing implementing and supporting ETL workflows in financial or regulated industries

• Strong understanding of data quality reconciliation and metadata management strategies

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize workflows

• Experience working in Agile teams with emphasis on collaborative and iterative delivery

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain complex AbInitio workflows for batch and streaming data

• Conduct performance profiling optimize graph design and implement tuning strategies

• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents affecting data pipelines

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to clarify data requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Review code conduct design workshops and contribute to technical standards

• Participate in sprint planning daily stand-ups retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives

• Document workflows data lineage and metadata for compliance and operational purposes

• Support migration or upgrade projects and ensure system stability and security

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Data Engineering or related fields

• 7 years of hands-on AbInitio development experience in enterprise environments

• Proven track record of building and supporting large-scale highly available data pipelines in a regulated environment

• Industry certification or formal training in AbInitio (preferred)

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data integration challenges

• Excellent communication skills capable of aligning technical solutions with business needs

• Ability to lead initiatives mentor junior staff and enforce best practices

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem resolution and continuous improvement

• Adaptability to changing regulatory landscapes tools and industry standards

• Commitment to delivering reliable high-quality data solutions within tight deadlines

SYNECHRONS 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 applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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