Sr. SQL Developer - Financial

Role : Sr. SQL Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Duration: 12 Months

MOI : Telephonic & Web Cam

Primary Skills: SQL, SSIS, ORACLE

Need Candidates with a Minimum of 10 Years of Experience. This is an Onsite/Hybrid model.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Developer to support a leading financial services client. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SQL development, database design, performance tuning, and working with enterprise-scale relational database systems such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle. The role involves developing high-performance database solutions, supporting financial applications, and collaborating with business and technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views.
• Work with large-scale relational databases using SQL Server and/or Oracle.
• Analyze and improve database performance through query tuning, indexing, and execution plan optimization.
• Develop ETL processes and support data integration activities.
• Collaborate with business analysts, application developers, and stakeholders to understand financial business requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across systems.
• Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for database processes and solutions.
• Participate in database architecture and data modeling discussions.
• Implement best practices for database development, version control, and release management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a SQL Developer or Database Developer.
• Strong hands-on expertise in SQL programming.
• Extensive experience with RDBMS platforms such as:

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle Database

• Strong understanding of:

• Stored Procedures
• Functions
• Triggers
• Views
• Joins and Complex Queries
• Indexing and Performance Tuning

• Experience with database optimization and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of data modeling and relational database concepts.
• Experience working in financial services/banking domains preferred.
• Familiarity with ETL tools and data migration processes.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with financial data processing and reporting systems.
• Exposure to cloud database platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python is advantageous.
• Experience with tools like SSIS, Toad, SQL Developer, or Redgate.
• Banking, trading, risk, or regulatory reporting experience preferred.