Senior Ab Initio Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Persistent Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, 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 recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.
About Position:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior/Lead Ab Initio Developer to design, develop, enhance, and support enterprise data integration solutions using Ab Initio. The role involves building scalable ETL applications, API integrations, and cloud-based solutions on AWS while ensuring high performance, reliability, and operational stability. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Ab Initio development, data integration, production support, and cloud technologies.
- Role: Senior Ab Initio Developer
- Location: All Persistent Locations
- Experience: 6 to 14 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Ab Initio.
- Build, enhance, and support ETL workflows, graphs, plans, and reusable components.
- Develop and maintain API integrations with upstream and downstream applications.
- Design and implement data integration solutions on AWS Cloud.
- Investigate and resolve application failures, data quality issues, and production incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Develop and maintain SQL queries, shell scripts, and Unix/Linux-based solutions.
- Support production deployments and provide L2/L3 application support.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver reliable solutions.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security requirements, and development best practices.
- Implement CI/CD processes and monitoring solutions to improve application stability and deployment efficiency.
- Participate in system enhancement, migration, and modernization initiatives.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 6-14 years of experience in Ab Initio development, ETL, and data integration projects.
- Strong hands-on experience with Ab Initio GDE, Co>Operating System, EME, graphs, plans, and related components.
- Proven expertise in designing and developing complex ETL and batch processing solutions.
- Strong experience with API integration, RESTful services, and application connectivity frameworks.
- Hands-on experience working with AWS Cloud services and cloud-based integration architectures.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, database design principles, and data modeling concepts.
- Experience with Unix/Linux environments and Shell Scripting.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, production support, and performance tuning experience.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and release management processes.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, 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 hospitalization 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 disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent -persistent.com/careers
"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."