Database Developer - Data Platform

Job Description

Database Developer - Financial Data Platform

Location: Hybrid / Philadelphia (local candidates only)

Full-time / Regular / Direct employment (with client)

US Citizen/Greed Card Holders only (No C2C / Visa)

An established financial services firm is seeking a Database Developer with strong SQL Server, Snowflake, and Python expertise to help evolve its cloud-based data architecture. This is a hybrid position, requiring 2 days per week in-office near Philadelphia, with flexibility based on onboarding, performance, and manager discretion.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in building scalable, high-performing database systems, experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, and a passion for data-driven problem solving in fast-paced environments.Key Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server development (T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers)

Strong background with SSIS, SSRS, and Visual Studio database projects

Experience developing solutions in Snowflake (SnowSQL, Streams, Tasks, stored procedures)

Scripting skills in Python for automation, transformation, or orchestration

Familiarity with AWS, particularly in hybrid/on-prem data environments

Experience with PostgreSQL is a strong plus

Understanding of data governance, data security, and enterprise data management standards

Clear technical documentation and cross-team collaboration skills

Previous exposure to the financial or wealth management sector is a bonusResponsibilities

Develop and support high-volume, high-performance database systems using SQL Server tools

Design and optimize stored procedures, ETL pipelines, and reporting solutions

Support Snowflake development, including automation and near real-time data workflows

Collaborate across departments to define data solutions aligned with business needs

Monitor and improve performance of database environments and SQL workloads

Document data systems, architecture, and flows clearly and consistently

Participate in on-call or off-hours support rotation as neededEducation & Background

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Ongoing commitment to learning emerging technologies and best practices

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in cloud data solutions, work on meaningful financial data initiatives, and be part of a collaborative technology team that values modernization and performance.

Full-time

Hybrid remote