Credence
Senior Ab Initio Developer
Mc Lean, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
Credence is hiring a Senior Ab Initio Developer on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Mc Lean, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- Credence
- Location
- Mc Lean, District of Columbia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Pay listed
- $13,000 - $160,000
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Credence publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Credence is a privately held technology services company supporting mission-critical federal defense and health organizations. Across areas such as AI/ML, enterprise modernization, cloud, and advanced intelligence, the company delivers technology solutions that help customers solve complex operational challenges and modernize essential systems. As an Ab Initio Developer, you will play an important role in building and strengthening enterprise data integration capabilities that support high-impact programs. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working across complex data environments, partnering with technical and business stakeholders, and contributing to solutions where reliability, performance, and quality matter. Credence has an immediate need for a Ab Initio Developer to join our team supporting the modernization of an existing DoD system to the Ab Initio platform. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and ensure the solution meets the specific needs of the government. This role is slated to begin onboarding in October 2026. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Ab Initio ETL workflows for enterprise data integration. Build and optimize data pipelines across databases, APIs, and legacy systems. Troubleshoot, test, and validate ETL jobs to ensure reliability and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical data solutions. Document ETL processes and support compliance with quality and change management standards. Support the modernization of legacy business rules onto the Ab Initio business rules engine (BRE). Requirements Required Qualifications 5+ years of ETL and data integration experience in enterprise environments. 5+ years of development experience, including at least 1 year of Ab Initio development experience. Strong hands-on expertise with Ab Initio GDE, Conduct>IT, Express>IT, and EME. Experience building integrations across APIs, legacy systems, and heterogeneous data sources, with the ability to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize large-scale ETL workflows. Familiar with working in an Agile development environment. Experience with application programming interfaces (APIs) to support Low-Code development models Active security clearance. Active DoD 8570 IAT I certification, such as A+ or SSCA. U.S. citizenship. Preferred Qualifications Experience in federal environments. Experience working with business analysts and technical leads. Salary Range: $130,00 to $160,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work From Home Free Food & Snacks Wellness Resources