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# Ab Initio Engineer - Senior Developer/Expert

- **Company:** HR Giants
- **Location:** Deerfield, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Batch Processing, Unix, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Shell Script, Ab Initio
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/af48a0eb-f429-4362-9ee2-6872001e6ada

## About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Ab Initio Developer/Expert with at least 7-8+ years of strong hands-on experience supporting and enhancing legacy Ab Initio applications.

Key requirements:

 * At least 7-8+ years of hands-on Ab Initio development experience
 * Expertise in Ab Initio GDE, Co>Operating System, EME and Conduct>It
 * Strong experience maintaining, troubleshooting and modernizing legacy ETL applications
 * Proficiency in Unix/Linux, shell scripting and SQL
 * Experience with complex data integration, batch processing and performance optimization
 * Ability to analyze existing code, resolve production issues and implement enhancements
 * Strong communication and problem-solving skills
 * Must be willing to work on-site in Deerfield, IL
 * Must be able to work directly on our W2; C2C is not available



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