Senior Ab Initio Developer | Remote

Job Description

Job Description

SR AB INITIO DEVELOPER - REMOTE
ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Ab Initio Developer! This position is 100% remote working eastern time zone business hours. This is starting out as a 6 month contract position with potential to extend longer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

At ARC Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better innovation and problem-solving. As an organization, we embrace diversity in all its forms and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

100% REMOTE!

Candidates must currently have PERMANENT US work authorization. Sorry, but we are not considering any candidates from outside companies for this position (no C2C, 3rd party / brokering).

JOB SUMMARY
Ab Initio Developers are responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions. Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Informatica Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Developers are assigned to moderately complex development projects. A Developer will be well versed in data quality processes and data governance procedures to ensure data is fit for consumption.

Essential Functions:
Create data profiles, write scripts, and develop workflows to support the data quality program.
Perform data analysis to identify data quality issues for relational and non-relational data sources.
Write code for moderately complex system designs. Write programs that span platforms. Code and/or create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs.
Review code developed by other IT Developers.
Provide input to and drive programming standards.
Provide input to the development of data quality standards rule for data quality dimensions.
Write detailed technical specifications for subsystems. Identify integration points.
Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts on subsystem to team members.
Consult with other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Project Managers and vendors.
Scope time, resources, etc., required to complete programming projects. Seek review from other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts or Project Managers on estimates.
Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. May need assistance from other IT Developers and team members to debug more complex errors.
Supports transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle. Document what has to be migrated. May require more coordination points for subsystems.
Researches vendor products / alternatives. Conducts vendor product gap analysis / comparison.
Accountable for including IT Controls and following standard corporate practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.

Required Qualifications:

• Direct hands-on experience with Ab Initio, SQL, Unix Scripting
• Experience collaborating effectively with vendors and business partners for solution delivery.

Hiring Preferences

• Experience with ETL development tools (i.e. Informatica, MuleSoft, Talend, DataStage, SSIS)
• Experience with testing methodologies with the stated major development language(s)/technology.
• Experience with a major relational database management system preferred. Experience with NoSQL databases is also a plus.
• Experience with Linux operating system is a plus. RHEL preferred.
• Knowledge of messaging engines is helpful.
• Experience with RESTful services and JSON preferred.
• Cloud experience preferred.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills to facilitate effective working relationships with varied stakeholders and team members, including vendors.
• Ability to manage and/or participate in projects and ensure work is completed on time with high quality
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on understanding overall business issues and determining innovative solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and adaptable with the ability to effectively multi-task as needed
• Familiar with current and emerging technologies and has the willingness to investigate and suggest new technology to meet business needs.

Required Work Experience:
5+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry

Required Education:
Related Bachelors degree or related work experience

Would you like to know more about our new opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to John Burke at View email address on us.fitly.work or apply online while viewing all of our open positions at

ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked a top 20 recruiting and executive search firm working with clients nationwide to recruit the highest quality technical resources. We have achieved this by understanding both our candidate's and client's needs and goals and serving both with integrity and a shared desire to succeed.

At ARC Group, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Position is offered with no fee to candidate.