Senior Database Developer

Senior Database Developer

 

Fisher Investments is a privately-held investment management firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with a track record of successfully managing portfolios for high-net-worth private clients and some of the world's preeminent institutions. We've grown significantly over the past decade to over $45 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2007) and are now searching for highly talented individuals to join our team.

 

Fisher Investments is now searching for a successful Database Developer to join our Information Technology team. This individual will primarily work on the design, development, implementation and support of Fisher Investments database applications. The Database Developerwill support business functions through use of internally-developed and third-party software solutions, contribute to database and software specifications, and will be responsible for developments and enhancements to computer software programs. The Database Developer will also perform business analysis, quality assurance testing and database modeling.

 

Responsibilities:


• Database development, reporting development and data migration
• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and DTS packages
• Define and develop a data migration strategy between different products and platforms
• Optimization and tuning of SQL
• Meet with business experts to analyze and document requirements from a database perspective
• Perform database design by analyzing business requirements
• Assist database administrators (DBA) in defining architectural standards for database applications
• Review applications and database design for compliance with these standards
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolution of database issues
• Assist in the application development, debugging, configuration, and optimization from a database perspective

 

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years experience in database design, development/administration and implementation experience may be substituted for degree
• At least 5+ years experience in relational database development or administration in a commercial enterprise setting
• Experience developing logical and physical data models
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of the logical and physical database design (for both transactional and data warehouse) and data normalization concepts
• Must have extensive hands-on experience with MS SQL Server 2000 / Transact-SQL and SQL Server DTS Packages
• Experience with MS SQL Server 2005 SSIS / Reporting services is a plus

• Experience in business requirement analysis and conversion to database design
• Hands-on experience in database program design and development
• Excellent, proven troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Must have a team-based attitude and be skilled at building constructive and effective relationships
• Experience with software development life cycle a plus
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Financial industry experience is a plus

 

Benefits:
• Open and supportive team-based environment
• Generous paid time off
• Full medical, dental, vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match

 

Location: Our office location in San Mateo, CA is a convenient distance from San Francisco, San Jose and everywhere in between. The office offers state of the art facilities and convenience - many restaurants and shops are nearby and easily accessible.


 

FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 



If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=562371-3-33