Ab Initio Engineer

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$130 - $160 Hourly

Contact Email:

katrinag@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

20-Oct-2026

Reference Number:

V-67980

Ab Initio Engineer

Ab Initio Engineer | Kafka & Real-Time Streaming

 

  • Location: Sydney or Melbourne (Hybrid)
  • Engagement: Contract
  • Rate: Competitive Rates
  • Multiple Positions Available
 

We're partnering with a leading consulting organisation delivering a major data transformation program for a prominent banking client and are seeking multiple Ab Initio Engineers with strong Kafka and streaming expertise.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data platforms, real-time event streaming solutions, and modern integration architectures within a complex banking environment.

 

The Role

As an Ab Initio Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting high-volume data integration and streaming solutions. Working alongside architects, data engineers, and business stakeholders, you'll help deliver scalable, resilient, and performant data pipelines that underpin critical business capabilities.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Ab Initio-based data integration solutions.
  • Build and support real-time streaming and event-driven architectures.
  • Develop and optimise Kafka-based data pipelines and messaging solutions.
  • Design, build, and support large-scale ETL and data transformation processes.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, and client stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and data quality issues.
  • Contribute to solution design, technical documentation, and best practices.
  • Support delivery within Agile project environments.
 

Skills & Experience

We're looking for professionals with:

  • Strong commercial experience developing with Ab Initio.
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and streaming technologies.
  • Experience building real-time data integration solutions.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise data architectures and ETL frameworks.
  • Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Banking or financial services experience highly regarded.
 

What's on Offer?

✅ Multiple contract opportunities available

✅ Sydney or Melbourne locations

✅ Hybrid working arrangement

 

If you're an experienced Ab Initio Engineer with strong Kafka and streaming experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Apply now or contact Katrina Gabriel for a confidential discussion.

📞 0489 923 756

📧 katrinag@whizdom.com.au

 

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including identity verification, work rights checks, and any client-mandated assessments.

 
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