Data Engineering Ab Initio Specialist

The Ab Initio Specialist plays a key role in supporting the end-to-end delivery of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with roadmap, time, and budget. The role requires a mix of delivery management skills and Agile ways of working to coordinate across teams and drive measurable business outcomes. 

•    Design, develop, and deploy data solutions using the AB Initio product suite.

•    Architect end-to-end data pipelines to support various business requirements and use cases.

•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

•    Implement data integration processes, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.

•    Optimize and tune data processes for performance and scalability.

•    Develop and maintain documentation for data pipelines, processes, and best practices.

•    Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data processing and integration.

•    Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in data engineering and integration.

•    Utilize advanced AB Initio concepts such as dynamic subgraphs, web services, continuous flows, etc., to enhance data solutions.

•    Possess working knowledge of tools like Data Catalog, Express>IT and Metadata Hub.

•    Should be familiarized with concepts of Active Metadata and Data Fabric  

•    Proven experience working with the AB Initio product suite, including proficiency in the following tools:
o    Graphical Development Environment (GDE)
o    Data Catalog
o    Metadata Hub
o    QueryIT
o    ExpressIT
o    Control Centre

•    Familiarity with advanced AB Initio concepts such as dynamic subgraphs, web services, continuous flows, etc.

•    Strong expertise in designing and developing data pipelines, data integration, and data warehousing solutions.

•    Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Scala.

•    Experience with SQL and database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).

•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

•    Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

•    Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

•    Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

•    Relevant certifications in AB Initio or related technologies are preferred.

•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

•    Minimum of 8 years of experience in Ab Initio Product Suite & related technologies.

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely

I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.

Owning outcomes

I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

Delivering for the customer

I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.

Commercially savvy

I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:

Growth mindset

I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.

Building for the future

I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About us

BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 
 
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 
 
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies.  

 
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.