Database Developer (Snowflake)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Database Developer (Snowflake) for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:

• We are looking for an experienced general database developer to contribute to the support and development of a multi-terabyte inventory and position data platform serving the Delta1 Structured Products team globally.
• The successful candidate will play a key part in building out a new Snowflake-based data platform, while also supporting and maintaining our existing KDB+ technology stack.
• A central objective of the role is to help migrate our current KDB+ dependencies onto Snowflake a greenfield effort that offers significant scope for design and architectural input.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong interest and experience in cloud platforms and RDBMS technologies, including enterprise-scale, highly accessed transactional and time-series data systems.
• The tasks will include performance optimization, testing, database engineering, platform migration, version upgrades, and development and distribution on cloud platforms.
• The person joining the team must be able to operate in a fast-paced Agile environment where time to market is a key requirement without compromising on the quality and resiliency of the platform

Required Skills:

• Knowledge (intermediate level) of development and performance optimization on major RDBMS technologies
• Scripting knowledge (Python)
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems/ Version control
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Data modelling concepts
• Knowledge of ETL products
• Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms
• Exposure to KDB+/q (or a strong willingness to learn)
• Understanding of financial data domains inventory, securities lending/borrow, prime brokerage, or position data
• Agile practices
• Integrity & ownership, good team player, high degree of motivation to expand technical and business knowledge

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
 

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