Job Description

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

Requisition nr:

140005

Talent Acquisition Specialist:

Tshego Semenya

Location:

135 Rivonia Road, Sandown

Closing date:

27 June 2025

Cluster

Nedbank Retail Business Banking

Career Stream

Data

Leadership Pipeline

Manager of Others

Position

Senior Ab Initio Developer

Why join our team!

Are you a seasoned Ab Initio Developer looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment? We're seeking a technically skilled and proactive professional to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale data integration solutions using Ab Initio tools such as GDE, Conduct>It, and EME. In this role, you'll work closely with data architects, analysts, QA, and DevOps teams to build scalable, high-performance ETL workflows that power critical business decisions. You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior developers, optimizing existing systems, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who values open communication, mutual respect, and shared success--someone with a strong sense of accountability, a passion for learning, and a willingness to support team goals. If you're ready to join a team that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Ab Initio Developer with extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing Data Integration solutions using Ab Initio. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, collaborating and building data integration processes across our enterprise data platforms, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex ETL workflows using Ab Initio GDE, Conduct>It and the EME. Work closely with data architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Optimize existing Ab Initio applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems and processes. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers. Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions. Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of data integration solutions. Develop documentation, including data flow diagrams, technical specifications, and best practices. Stay up to date with data engineering trends and Ab Initio product enhancements.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Diploma Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, SVN). Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Minimum Experience Level
5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Ab Initio development. Proficient in Ab Initio components: GDE, EME, Conduct>It, BRE, Metadata Hub, and Continuous Flows Strong experience with relational databases (Postgres, MS SQL Server, DB2). Experience with real-time APIs (Exposing a graph as an API, Continuous Flows) Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL design patterns, and data modelling. Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting and job scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys, Control-M). Familiarity with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) is a plus. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Strategic planning Performance management Staff resource planning Employee training/development Agile Concepts Data analysis Change management Principles of project management Business writing skills Client Service Management Software Development Disaster Recovery & Business continuity standards Architecture Modeling Data modelling tool Engineering

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

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


-

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