Python Database Developer

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