Database Developer

**Job Title: Application Development Level 2 (USD)**

Location: (City, State)

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $64.42/hr (W2)

Job ID: 408027

About TSR

TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients’ most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.

In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR’s ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.

Job Description

We are seeking a General Database Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in RDBMS performance optimization, data engineering, and cloud data platforms and a proven ability to design and migrate enterprise time-series and transactional data workloads to Snowflake while sustaining existing KDB+ solutions .

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a new Snowflake-based data platform for inventory and position data.
• Lead and execute migration of data and dependencies from KDB+ to Snowflake, including data modeling and access controls.
• Optimize database performance, conduct testing, and manage version upgrades across platforms.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and distribution services on cloud platforms.
• Partner with Liase and business stakeholders to review data flows, controls, and onboarding into Snowflake.
• Support existing KDB+ stack for the Delta1 Structured Products team and ensure platform resiliency.
• Operate within Agile practices and deliver solutions with a best-tool-for-the-job mindset.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of development and performance tuning on major RDBMS technologies.
• Scripting proficiency in Python for data engineering and automation.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and version control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Data modeling concepts and experience with ETL products.
• Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms.
• Exposure to KDB+/q or a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of financial data domains such as inventory, securities lending/borrow, prime brokerage, or position data.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum settings.

Team and Domain Context

GDM-Tech (Global Data Mart) is part of TEDRA (Trade Enrichment Data Reporting & Allocations) within the Institutional Securities Technology Division. The team sources, maintains, distributes, and reports on the firm’s inventory, position, and reference data. It supports Delta1 Structured Products across inventory management, prime brokerage, and firm-wide position reporting, and operates multi-terabyte, highly accessed transactional and time-series data systems.

Interview Process

Two rounds of interviews. One Zoom. One on site.

Why TSR?

At TSR, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

TSR is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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