Database Developer

Job Description:

Job Title: Snowflake Developer

Location New York, NY (Hybrid)

Type: Contract (C2C/W2/1099)

Interview: 2 Rounds (1st round Virtual, and 2nd round Onsite/In-Person)

Note ; We need Locals for this position, USC and GC are not applicable for C2C, H1 can apply for this position

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Job Overvi**

ewOur client is seeking an experienced Database Developer to support the migration of a large-scale KDB+ data platform to Snowflake. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing a new Snowflake-based data platform while supporting the existing KDB+ environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, contribute to data architecture and platform migration, and help build scalable, high-performance data solutions supporting critical financial data workflow

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Responsibilit**

• iesLead the migration of data and applications from KDB+ to Snowfla
• ke.Design, develop, and optimize scalable database solutions for large-scale data platfor
• ms.Review and enhance data management processes, data models, and access contro
• ls.Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and define migration strategi
• es.Support and maintain the existing KDB+ platform during the migration proce
• ss.Develop and optimize data engineering solutions on Snowflake and other cloud platfor
• ms.Perform database performance tuning, testing, version upgrades, and platform enhancemen
• ts.Develop Python scripts for automation and data processing tas
• ks.Ensure high availability, performance, and resiliency of enterprise data platfor
• ms.Participate in Agile development activities and deliver high-quality solutions within project timelin

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Required Skills & Qualificat**

• ionsExperience with Snowflake or other cloud-based data platfo
• rms.Strong knowledge of RDBMS technologies and database performance optimizat
• ion.Experience with Python scripting and developm
• ent.Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating syst
• ems.Knowledge of SQL, database engineering, and data management conce
• pts.Understanding of data modeling and ETL proces
• ses.Exposure to KDB+/q or a strong willingness to le
• arn.Experience working with large-scale transactional or time-series data platforms is prefer
• red.Understanding of financial data domains such as inventory, position data, securities lending, or prime brokerage is a p
• lus.Experience working in Agile development environme
• nts.Strong communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and collaboration ski
• lls.High level of ownership, accountability, and eagerness to learn new technolog

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