UST · 15 hours ago
Technical Lead
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
10+ years expUST is a mission-driven company that transforms lives through technology. They are seeking a Technical Lead with deep expertise in the Ab Initio suite to oversee and drive a critical upgrade project for a leading healthcare provider in the U.S., focusing on modernizing an enterprise ETL platform.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead the Ab Initio Upgrade: Drive the technical planning, design, and implementation of the Ab Initio platform upgrade (GDE, Co>Op, EME, Control Center, MDH, etc.)
Architecture & Design: Design and validate the target-state architecture post-upgrade, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and compliance with security and performance standards
Technical Oversight: Assess and analyze existing code and infrastructure for upgrade compatibility
Identify deprecated or incompatible components and lead re-engineering efforts
Define upgrade sequencing, rollback plans, and post-deployment validation strategies
Hands-on Development & Optimization: Lead development and refactoring of Ab Initio graphs and components as needed during the upgrade process
Testing & Validation: Oversee regression, integration, and performance testing during and post-upgrade to ensure platform stability
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain detailed documentation of upgrade processes, configurations, and design changes. Mentor and guide junior developers and ensure knowledge transfer
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with data architects, infrastructure teams, QA, and business stakeholders to align on goals and ensure successful delivery
Qualification
Required
Technical Skills: Core Ab Initio
Experience (Must-Have): 10+ years of experience with Ab Initio including: Graphical Development Environment (GDE), Co>Operating System, Enterprise Meta>Environment (EME), Control Center, Ab Initio Metadata Hub (MDH), Ab Initio Continuous Flows / Web Services, Ab Initio Query>It, Ab Initio Business Rules Environment (BRE) Upgrade
Specific Skills: Direct experience with Ab Initio version upgrades, including: Environment compatibility assessments
Deep understanding of data lineage, metadata management, and dependency tracking using Ab Initio toolsets
Data Integration & Warehousing: Proficient in DB2 and PostgreSQL databases
Solid understanding of ETL patterns, data quality, and performance tuning
Experience designing and optimizing end-to-end data pipelines in a high-volume environment
SDLC & DevOps: Solid grasp of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines in a data environment
Familiarity with version control tools and deployment best practices
Skilled in preparing high- and low-level technical designs
Soft Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, QA, Infrastructure, and Architects
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Clear communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Assertiveness in presenting ideas, estimates, project scope, and timelines
Qualifications: Required: bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
Preferred
Experience in U.S. healthcare domain, including claims processing, enrollments, and provider data
Hands-on experience with PHI/PII data handling and compliance (HIPAA, SOC2, etc.)
Familiarity with business intelligence tools like Cognos, Tableau, or Power BI
Awareness of security standards in data handling
Preferred: master's degree in computer science or a related field
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year
Receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
10 paid holidays
Eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance
Accidental death and disability insurance
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits
Participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines
Company
UST
UST is a Digital Transformations Solutions Provider.
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