Ab Initio Developer

Job Description

Custom Software Systems (Inc.) is seeking an Ab Initio Developer for our clients Pay program to perform conversions, interface development, documentation, and unit testing using various Ab Initio tools. This is a hybrid position. You will participate in the development, integration, and deployment of solutions. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting application solutions and re-engineering components based on client requirements. The selected candidate will perform business and technical design functions, including making contributions to the business and technical architecture components of the enterprise solution. This role is responsible for supporting technical documentation using the projects toolset, code development in Ab Initio based on design specifications, data conversion/interface testing, and progress reviews with client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

General responsibility in the design, development, and delivery of pay and human resources data integration between multiple external systems and PeopleSoft, using and data conversion into PeopleSoft from legacy systems.

Develop technical solutions to business challenges and functional requirements

Create, update, and edit functional and technical design specifications and solutions to satisfy project requirements

Interpret requirements, perform complex analyses, and present options and recommendations to obtain desired results

Support and independently own tasks related to design, development of conversions and interfaces

Conduct Unit testing and resolve issues found in testing

Meet deadlines and manage multiple, dynamic priorities

Provide overall technical and logistical support to the program

Required Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of related experience

Experience in design and development of conversions and interfaces with ETL tools

1-5 years of experience with Ab Initio

Must have SAFe Certified Agilist certification within 60 days of start date

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or other technically relevant degree

Clearance

DoD Secret

Citizenship

US Citizen

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience in reading/writing sources to target mapping documents

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a strong focus on customer service and solution ownership

Strong analytical skills and can demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple, dynamic priorities

Effective communication skills and demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented environment

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and success working in an Agile SAFe Scrum Team

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Ab Initio ETL Platform (plans, graphs, psets, meta-programming, etc.)

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and success working in Agile Product Teams (APTs)

Experience as a data modeler and/or data architect

Experience with DoDAF Artifacts

Experience with existing Army Pay and Human Resources data and systems

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a strong focus on customer service and solution ownership

SAFe Agilist certified

Company Description

Company Background:

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations.

Benefits:

CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Company Background: Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations. Benefits: CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy. Equal Opportunity Employer: CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.