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# Senior Ab Initio Developer

- **Company:** Credence Management Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Databases, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Technical Data Management Systems, Ab Initio, Low-code, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9109361/senior-ab-initio-developer

## About the Role

* 5+ years of ETL and data integration experience in enterprise environments.
 * 5+ years of development experience, including at least 1 year of Ab Initio development experience.
 * Strong hands-on expertise with Ab Initio GDE, Conduct>IT, Express>IT, and EME.
 * Experience building integrations across APIs, legacy systems, and heterogeneous data sources, with the ability to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize large-scale ETL workflows.
 * Familiar with working in an Agile development environment.
 * Experience with application programming interfaces (APIs) to support Low-Code development models
 * Active security clearance.
 * Active DoD 8570 IAT I certification, such as A+ or SSCA.
 * U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience in federal environments.
 * Experience working with business analysts and technical leads.

## Description

Credence has an immediate need for a Ab Initio Developer to join our team supporting the modernization of an existing DoD system to the Ab Initio platform. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and ensure the solution meets the specific needs of the government. This role is slated to begin onboarding in October 2026.
Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and maintain Ab Initio ETL workflows for enterprise data integration.
 * Build and optimize data pipelines across databases, APIs, and legacy systems.
 * Troubleshoot, test, and validate ETL jobs to ensure reliability and performance.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
 * Document ETL processes and support compliance with quality and change management standards.
 * Support the modernization of legacy business rules onto the Ab Initio business rules engine (BRE).


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