SQL Developer

Role: SQL Developer
Location: Baltimore, MD (Day 1 Onsite | 3 Days Per Week Onsite
Rate: $50-$55/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on SQL Developer for a long-term opportunity with one of our clients in the financial services and wealth management industry.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL development experience, financial services or asset management domain knowledge, and hands-on expertise in data integration, ETL processes, reporting, and workflow automation.

In this role, you will design, develop, enhance, and maintain data integrations, automated workflows, file transmissions, data loads, and reporting solutions supporting critical Wealth and Asset Management business operations.

You will collaborate with technology teams, business stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while ensuring data accuracy, system reliability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, troubleshoot, and maintain SQL scripts, data integrations, and automated data workflows.

• Build, modify, and support SSRS reports, data feeds, and data loading processes into Snowflake.

• Design and implement data integration solutions connecting multiple business applications and platforms.

• Develop automation solutions to streamline operational processes and improve data processing efficiency.

• Execute ad-hoc development initiatives involving SQL, reporting, integrations, and workflow automation.

• Identify and resolve complex data-related issues, integration failures, and application defects.

• Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and change management processes before production deployments.

• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, developers, business stakeholders, and project sponsors to ensure successful delivery.

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Maintain project documentation, development updates, and delivery progress using Jira and Confluence.

• Manage assigned development tasks and deliver quality solutions within established sprint commitments.

• Support existing applications and contribute to cloud data initiatives, including Snowflake adoption and integration.

• Assist with Scrum Master responsibilities and facilitate daily standups when required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on application development experience.

• Mandatory experience in the Financial Services, Wealth Management, or Asset Management industry.

• Strong SQL development skills, including writing complex SQL queries, scripts, and data manipulation logic.

• Hands-on experience with data integration, API integrations, and data processing workflows.

• Experience developing and supporting reporting solutions using SSRS and/or Tableau.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Familiarity with Agile Scrum boards, sprint tracking, and project management tools.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD, at least 3 days per week, including Day 1 onsite.

Technical Skills

Core Technical Requirements

• Strong SQL development and scripting.

• Data integration and API integration.

• SSRS reporting and report development.

• Data loading, ETL, and workflow automation.

• Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Snowflake data warehouse and cloud data integration.

• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

• ETL platforms such as Fivetran and Boomi.

• Automation tools such as Automate.

• PowerShell scripting.

• GitHub and version control.

• Jira and Confluence.

• Tableau reporting and visualization.

• Microsoft Office automation.

Preferred Financial Services Technologies

• Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS).

• Advent APX Portfolio Management and Accounting.

• Financial accounting, investment management, and trading technology platforms.

Desired Candidate Attributes

• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and business processes.

• Ability to remain calm and productive under pressure.

• Ownership mindset with a strong focus on quality, accountability, and timely delivery.