SQL Server Developer - Financial

Mid sized and growing asset management firm in Boston.
Contract candidates will be considered, contract to hire is ideal.

Our clients Research Systems Group provides development and support to various Investment Divisions in all areas of the investment process, including research, portfolio construction and optimization, pre and post trade analytics, trading, middle and back office.


We are looking for a Database Developer who would work closely with business users, developers and third parties to identify areas where technology could be leveraged to enhance the investment process. The candidate would design and implement database systems and software solutions used for research, analysis, and trading.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Propose and design financial data solutions and interfaces.
* Architect, build or expand existing database systems for research, trading and operations functions across the firm.
* Implement applications based on the solutions proposed and work closely with users to test and integrate the applications into the current production environment.
* Support the applications developed as well as legacy systems.


Mandatory requirements:
* Undergraduate degree in technology discipline.
* 2 years experience developing database applications.
* Experience designing and building database systems.
* Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a backend.
* Experience with .NET (VB or C#) would be a plus.
* Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services or Analysis Services.


Skills:


* Proven ability to deliver quality applications based on given time estimates.
* Ability to provide creative solutions and desire to keep up with advances in technology.
* Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
* Mathematics or other analytical background would be a plus.
* Knowledge of Matlab preferred.

Character:

* Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
* High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature.

Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.