Database Developer

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Toronto

Synechron

Our Challenge:

We are looking for a Database Developer who will be responsible for creating, administering and troubleshooting computer databases that can process large amounts of information and keep it secure. Duties include using code and web architecture to design data systems, analyze and maintain existing databases and implement new user features.

Responsibilities:


  • Design stable, reliable and effective databases
  • Optimize and maintain legacy systems
  • Modify databases according to requests and perform tests
  • Solve database usage issues and malfunctions
  • Liaise with developers to improve applications and establish best practices
  • Gather user requirements and identify new features
  • Develop technical and training manuals
  • Provide data management support to users
  • Ensure all database programs meet company and performance requirements
  • Research and suggest new database products, services and protocols


Requirements:

Min 7+ years’ experience using SQL in application development and database administration.


• Expert in SQL – complex multi-table joins, nesting, correlation etc.

• Able to design, document, create and maintain data structures for complex business data – tablespace, tables, indexes, views, partitioning etc.

• Able to provide environmental support – escalating issues when necessary to other DBA groups.

• Able to grasp and understand business context and become expert in the underlying business data.


• Confident in dealing with administration of development environments, and in working with other DBAs for higher environments.

• Team player – able to work with developers in multiple technologies (Java, Ab Initio) to assist in impact analysis, design, and implementation of SQL queries/performance etc.

• Experienced working with QA teams.

It would be great if you also had:

Experience in Banking domain.

We can offer you:

  • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
  • A multinational organization with 48 offices in 19 countries and the possibility to work abroad
  • 15 days of paid annual leave (plus national holidays)
  • Maternity & Paternity leave plans
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability
  • RRSP with employer’s contribution
  • A higher education certification policy
  • Comprehensive Relocation Expense Coverage
  • Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
  • Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
  • A flat and approachable organization
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.



All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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