Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Proactively monitoring Ab Initio jobs, identifying and resolving issues, and minimizing system downtime.
• Incident Management: Responding to production incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Performance Optimization: Identifying performance bottlenecks, implementing tuning measures, and optimizing Ab Initio workflows.
• Data Quality: Ensuring data integrity and accuracy by implementing data quality checks and resolving data issues.
• Change Management: Supporting system changes and upgrades, including impact analysis and testing.
• Documentation: Maintaining clear and up-to-date documentation of processes, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Required Skills

• Ab Initio Expertise: Strong knowledge of Ab Initio components (Designer, Conductor, EME, etc.) and their functionalities.
• SQL: Proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Unix/Linux: Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems for job scheduling and scripting.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Market and Opportunities

The demand for Ab Initio production support professionals is consistently high due to the widespread use of the platform in various industries. Companies in finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications often seek skilled individuals to manage their critical data pipelines.