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ETL Developer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer-related occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for ETL Developers must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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Role description
Ab Initio ETL Senior Developer
The Role
UST Global is seeking an Ab Initio ETL Senior Developer to build end-to-end business solutions and work with one of the leading healthcare providers in the US. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in extracting, transforming, and loading data into a data warehouse. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with domain and technical experts are essential.
What You’ll Do
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Oversee the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes for data warehousing.
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Design and integrate ETL components while addressing and resolving data-related issues in collaboration with project leads.
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Utilize experience with ETL tools in a DB2 environment to support and enhance ETL processes.
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Develop efficient Ab Initio code by performing source and target analysis.
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Contribute to the development and optimization of ETL applications to meet business requirements.
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Create and execute comprehensive system and integration test plans to validate ETL applications.
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Develop detailed ETL specifications based on business requirements.
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Participate in application design discussions and project meetings to ensure alignment and progress.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What You Need
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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Strong knowledge of UNIX systems.
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High proficiency in the Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE).
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Hands-on experience with Ab Initio Metadata Hub (MDH).
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Experience with Ab Initio Enterprise Metadata Environment (EME) and Control Center.
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Basic understanding of developing web services using Ab Initio Continuous Flows.
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Knowledge of Control-M Scheduler.
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Experience with Ab Initio tools such as QueryIT, MDH, and BRE.
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Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
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Ability to create high-level and detailed technical designs and flow diagrams.
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Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
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Strong analytical skills to break down complex issues and design effective solutions.
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Experience designing end-to-end data warehousing and reporting solutions.
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Ability to estimate development efforts based on design specifications.
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Experience working with Production Validation (PV) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) teams.
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Ability to perform system impact analysis and provide accurate effort estimates.
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Leadership experience mentoring junior developers and supporting multiple projects.
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Strong background in extracting, transforming, and loading data into a data warehouse.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with domain and technical experts.
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Technical design and facilitation skills.
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Effective documentation skills.
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Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
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Proficiency in English communication.
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Ability to proactively communicate issues, risks, and timelines.
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Confidence in presenting ideas, estimates, project scope, and timelines.
Preferred
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Experience with DB2 and PostgreSQL databases.
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Experience handling PHI, PII, and other sensitive data.
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10+ years of experience in a data warehousing environment using the Ab Initio suite.
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Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools such as Cognos or Tableau.
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Knowledge of the US healthcare domain, including claims processing, enrollments, and provider operations.
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Understanding of data security and compliance standards.
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Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Location & Compensation
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: New York
Compensation Range: $72,000 - $108,000
Who We Are
Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
Skills
Ab Initio, Cloud Data Warehousing, UNIX, Ab Initio Continuous Flows
Benefits
Compensation range: $72,000.00 to $108,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Etl Developer
Verify your SOC code before applying
ETL Developer roles most often map to SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1244 (Database Architects). Confirm the code your target employer uses on LCA filings, a mismatched SOC code can trigger an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Search LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate
Filter for companies that have filed LCAs for ETL or data engineering roles specifically. Employers with recent, active filings in your SOC code have cleared DOL wage certification before and are far less likely to back out of sponsorship mid-process.
Document every pipeline and integration tool you use
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation partly through the complexity of the role. A detailed portfolio listing the ETL frameworks, cloud platforms, and scripting languages you've built production pipelines with strengthens your employer's case in the I-129 petition.
Negotiate cap-exempt employer opportunities if lottery-blocked
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government entities are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Data engineering work exists at many of these institutions, and a cap-exempt H-1B lets you start without waiting for the April registration window.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location. An offer below Level II for a mid-career ETL role can indicate the employer filed at the wrong level, which creates compliance risk later.
Start premium processing conversations early with your employer
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For ETL project timelines tied to a specific start date, ask whether your employer will authorize premium processing before you sign an offer letter, not after.
H-1B Visa Etl Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ETL Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. ETL Developer positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require a theoretical and practical application of computer science, information systems, or a related field, typically demonstrated by a bachelor's degree or higher. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the degree requirement stated in the employer's job posting. Roles that describe data pipeline design, transformation logic, or warehouse architecture routinely meet the standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for ETL Developer roles?
Technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and consulting firms that maintain large data infrastructures regularly sponsor H-1B visas for ETL Developers. You can identify employers with active LCA filing history for data engineering roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation and employer so you're targeting companies that have already cleared the wage certification step.
How does the H-1B lottery affect ETL Developer job seekers?
Cap-subject H-1B registrations are selected by random lottery each April. If your registration isn't selected, your employer can't file a petition for that fiscal year. ETL Developers can reduce lottery dependence by targeting cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research labs, or by securing an offer that qualifies for an O-1 visa as a longer-term alternative if the lottery misses two consecutive years.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch ETL Developer jobs?
Changing employers on H-1B requires the new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at your current employer. Under AC21 portability, you can start the new ETL Developer role as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your current petition has been approved and pending for more than 180 days. The new LCA must reflect the new employer's location and prevailing wage.
Can a staffing agency sponsor my H-1B as an ETL Developer?
Yes, but USCIS scrutinizes staffing agency petitions more closely because the end client, not the agency, controls the day-to-day work. The agency must demonstrate it maintains employer-employee control, including the right to hire, fire, and direct your work. USCIS often issues RFEs asking for end-client contracts and itineraries. Confirm the agency has successfully sponsored H-1B holders in similar data engineering placements before accepting an offer.