Job Description
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We have partnered with our client in their search for a Python Database Developer.
Responsibilities
Analyze large and complex datasets to extract meaningful patterns, trends, and insights.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient solutions to solve business challenges.
Conduct exploratory data analysis and statistical tests to uncover hidden patterns and correlations.
Create compelling and dynamic BI visualizations that are intuitive and responsive for end-users.
Transform complex reporting needs into technical specifications, including calculations, custom groups, parameters, filtering criteria, aggregations etc. Breakdown complex requirements into user stories, and drive delivery with the product team.
Recommend best practices from both a technical and process perspective as related to Tableau/PowerBI/BI tool development.
Troubleshoot issues as they occur, identify criticality and impact, and provide appropriate workarounds.
Demonstrate strong backend platform expertise and front-end consultancy capability.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience with predictive analytics using large data sets
- Strong programming skills in Python are essential, as BI Python Developers use Python for data analysis, scripting and building data pipelines
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets, turning raw data into meaningful insights. Familiarity with data manipulation libraries like Pandas is often necessary
- Proficiency in SQL, data querying, and performance optimization techniques
- Proficiency in procedural languages such as MSSQL TSQL, Postgres pl/sql
- Experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI. Understanding how to visualize data and create dashboards for business users is crucial
- Solid exposure to ETL toolsets used to extract data into queryable format ready to analyze such as Alteryx
- Expertise with multiple database platforms including relational databases (ie. SQL Server and Oracle)
- Understanding and usage of version control systems like Git for collaborative development
- Demonstrated experience with using predictive, prescriptive and descriptive data analytics to test, question and solve business problems
- Python API Development/Snowflake snowpark coding experience
- Ideally familiar with financial services datasets across investment, product and distribution functions - not essential but highly desirable
- Given the dynamic nature of technology, a willingness to stay updated on the latest trends and tools in both BI and Python development
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with a strong preference in a Data-centric major
Title
Python Database Developer
Location
Newark, NJ
Client Industry
Financial Services
Rate
$70-75/hour
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at ;/span>