Sr. Database Developer

***This role is NOT open to C2C Companies, 3rd Party Suppliers for candidates or referrals for a fee. All candidates must work on the client’s W2.

***Must be a USC or Green Card Holder. Per the client, this role is NOT open to GC-EAD, H4, H1-B, OPT, F1.

***This role is NOT a CTH or TTH; it's a Perm Direct Hire

Our client is developing a next generation data analytics platform to support portfolio management and investment selection process. A core component of the platform is the analysis the portfolio, external investment managers and the ad hoc analysis of market sectors. We are seeking an experienced database developer and architect with deep relational database, data warehouse, cloud database and financial analytics experience to help build our platform. This role reports to the Chief Technology Officer.

The Database Developer / Architect will be critical to the design and development of all data storage, retrieval and analytics supporting portfolio management, portfolio analysis and manager selection. The Developer is responsible for new application development, enhancing existing applications as well as ongoing support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides hands on development expertise and leadership in product development with functional capability focus in investment portfolio management and investment selection

Takes a lead role in all phases of application development, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment

Evaluates and selects the appropriate technology to support the analytical and data storage business needs of the company

Coordinates and prioritizes tasks within the software development lifecycle in conjunction with the entire software team.

Is a database leader who contributes to peer code reviews and helps increase the database skills of the entire team

Contributes to the ongoing enhancement of DevOps processes and procedures

Leads development of test plans and provides technical support in all phases of testing and QA.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant discipline and a minimum of five years related experience required.

Expert proficiency with SQL development experience including SQL Server

Experience with cloud-based databases such as Snowflake, Google BigQuery or Amazon RDS

Experience with No-SQL stores including search stores preferred.

Experience with data pipelines and data transformations

Experience with AWS & cloud services

Familiar with automated testing, DevOps and CI/CD

Excellent communication

Familiar with Git/Version Control

Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and organized work habits.

Must be able to identify priorities within multiple assignments in a high-pressured, short-deadline environment, and be able to work with diplomacy and efficiency in such an environment.

Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Work well with all levels of employees, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.

LOCATION:

Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite in Midtown Manhattan.

COMPENSATION:

Very competitive salary with full benefits such as Medical, Dental, 401K and PTO.

Bonus