Job Title: Ab Initio Developer / Data Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 3Days Onsite)
Duration: 12–24 Months
Payrate: $60-70/hr

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Ab Initio Developer / Data Engineer with extensive experience in large-scale data environments, cloud platforms, and enterprise-level systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Ab Initio, Teradata, GCP (Google Cloud Platform), and BigQuery, with a solid foundation in SQL and ETL development. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in Agile environments are essential.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Ab Initio
• 6+ years of experience working with Teradata
• At least 3+ years of experience with GoogleCloud Platform (GCP)
• 3+ years of experience with BigQuery
• Strong expertise in SQL and ETL/ELT processes
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA (3+ years)
• Proven ability to interact and collaborate with technical stakeholders
• Experience in enterprise-level environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test robust and scalable data pipelines using Ab Initio
• Implement and optimize ETL/ELT processes for high-performance data movement
• Write, debug, and tune complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, aggregation, and reporting—particularly for Teradata and BigQuery
• Develop and manage data ingestion processes into GCP BigQuery to handle large datasets
• Monitor and manage GCP resources for data processing and storage efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data architecture, flows, and design patterns
• Continuously optimize cloud-based data workloads to improve performance and cost-effectiveness

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Java/Python or other scripting languages for automation
• Experience with Spark, Hadoop, MapR, Data Lake
• GCP certification(s) is a plus
• Background in Banking/Financial Technology – Deposits, Payments, Cards domain, etc.