Ab Initio ETL Developer

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**Job Description** **About Persistent** We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organisations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognised across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping market leaders transform their industries. **About Position:** We are seeking a highly skilled Ab Initio ETL Developer to join our Data Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ETL development, data processing, data warehousing, and enterprise-scale data engineering solutions. The role requires expertise in Ab Initio development, SQL, UNIX scripting, CI/CD practices, and Agile delivery methodologies to build and support robust, scalable, and high-performing data solutions. - **Role: Ab Initio ETL Developer** - **Location: Pune/Chennai** - **Experience: 5 to 8 Years** - **Job Type: Full Time Employment** **What You'll Do:** - As an Ab Initio ETL Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and delivering enterprise data engineering solutions. - You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, architects, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality data products. - Design, develop, and maintain ETL solutions using Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE). - Analyse and implement source-to-target mapping requirements for data integration projects. - Build and support data processing solutions across on-premises and cloud-based environments. - Develop reusable and scalable ETL frameworks and components. - Write, optimise, and maintain complex SQL queries and database objects. - Develop UNIX shell scripts to automate routine operational and data processing tasks. - Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI for automated deployments. - Utilise version control systems including Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket for source code management. - Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and engineering teams to define requirements and evaluate solution feasibility. - Participate actively in sprint planning, estimation, and Agile ceremonies. - Perform unit testing, integration testing, and ensure adherence to quality standards. - Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices across the development lifecycle. **Expertise You'll Bring:** - We are looking for a passionate data engineering professional with strong ETL development expertise, exceptional problem-solving skills, and experience delivering high-quality enterprise data solutions. - Strong experience in ETL, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, and Data Engineering. - Hands-on expertise in Ab Initio GDE, including graph design, development, testing, and deployment. - Strong understanding of source-to-target mapping and ETL design principles. - Experience working with both on-premises and cloud-based data platforms. - Advanced SQL skills with expertise in performance tuning and query optimisation. - Strong knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS). - Hands-on experience with UNIX shell scripting. - Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms. - Proficiency with version control systems including Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket. - Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and JIRA. - Ability to design, develop, test, and deliver end-to-end data engineering solutions. - Strong focus on quality, performance, scalability, maintainability, and security. - Experience conducting code reviews and implementing engineering best practices. - Ability to define and implement Definition of Done, including unit testing, integration testing, and non-functional quality standards. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. **Benefits:** - Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalisation for self, spouse, two children, and parents **Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:** Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. - We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with