Database Developer SQL and Java

Database DeveloperLocation: NYC, New YorkOnsite: 3 days a weekRate: $70.00/hr on client's W-2Contract: 12 months to permInterview process: 2 video interviews to face to face interview (must face to face to meet team)Must have: SQL development, java, C#, front end and devopsKey ResponsibilitiesLead and execute complex SQL development as part of large-scale report migration: Rewrite and optimize complex SQL queriesTranslate existing Sybase-based reporting logic into SQL ServerAnalyze and improve table structures, indexing strategies, and query performanceDevelop and maintain full-stack reporting solutions: Database layer (SQL Server)Backend services (primarily Java-based microservices)Frontend UI (Angular)Work closely with business users to: Compare existing reports with proposed new versionsValidate logic, data accuracy, and usabilityTranslate business requirements into technical solutionsOperate within a disciplined Agile/Scrum framework, collaborating with product managers, engineering leads, scrum leads, and global engineering teamsContribute to modern DevOps practices (container-based deployments, etc.)Skill RequirementsCore Technical (Hard Skills)Most Critical Skills (Must-Have)Advanced SQL / Database Development Strong experience writing, refactoring, and optimizing complex SQLPerformance tuning at the query and data-model level (not DBA-level engine tuning)Experience migrating reports or data logic between database platformsSQL Server expertise strongly preferred Prior experience with Sybase, Oracle, or other relational databases is acceptableStrong Data Modeling experienceBackend Development Java is the preferred and primary backend language (bank standard)C# accepted as an alternative for strong candidatesExperience deploying SQL-driven logic through microservicesFrontend Development AngularModern UI development using JavaScript/TypeScript, CSSVersions are generally current (within ~6 months of latest releases)DevOps / Cloud (Secondary) Containerization basics (Docker, Kubernetes concepts)Cloud exposure across AWS, Azure, or GCP (no single cloud required)Work Distribution50–60% Database-focused development SQL rewriting, optimization, tuning, and migration work40–50% Full-stack application development Backend services (Java/C#)Angular UI integrationThis is not a DBA role; it is a developer role with deep database expertise.Domain Experience (Nice-to-Have but Valuable)Financial services or asset management experienceFamiliarity with: Trade lifecycle conceptsInvestment instrumentsFund accounting or record-keeping platforms