Database Developer - Data Platform

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 bonus

Responsibilities

• 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 needed

Education & 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.