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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Developer / Data Platform Engineer - **Company:** PTR Global - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $133,120.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Distribution Service, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Reference Data, Cloud Services, Management of Software Versions, Scripting, Snowflake, KDB+, Data Management, Software Version Control, Service Stack - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cc01c012-0c50-4cad-8e4d-3e869d50a1d5 ## About the Role * Knowledge (intermediate level) of development and performance optimization on major RDBMS technologies * Scripting knowledge (Python)Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems/ Version control * Excellent communication skills Desired Skills: * Data modelling concepts * Knowledge of ETL products * Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data platforms * Exposure to KDB+/q (or a strong willingness to learn) * Understanding of financial data domains inventory, securities lending/borrow, prime brokerage, or position data Agile practices Other Personal Skills: * Integrity and ownership, good team player, high degree of motivation to expand technical and business knowledge ## Description * Moving KDB data to Snowflake. * Data Management, Model, Access Controls, Review how client is moving the data into snowflake. * Liase with the business on how to do this. * GDM-Tech (Global Data Mart) is part of TEDRA (Trade Enrichment Data Reporting & Allocations) within Institutional Securities Technology (IST) Division. * Client is responsible for sourcing, maintaining, distributing, and reporting on the Firm's inventory, position, and reference data. * Supporting the Delta1 Structured Products business, client's data sets underpin critical workflows across inventory management, prime brokerage, and firm-wide position reporting. * As an authoritative source of key data sets, GDM-Tech sits at the forefront of database technology and is heavily involved in data engineering, data distribution, and analytics efforts. * Client is looking for an experienced general database developer to contribute to the support and development of a multi-terabyte inventory and position data platform serving the Delta1 Structured Products team globally. * The successful candidate will play a key part in building out a new Snowflake-based data platform, while also supporting and maintaining client's existing KDB+ technology stack. * A central objective of the role is to help migrate client's current KDB+ dependencies onto Snowflake a greenfield effort that offers significant scope for design and architectural input. * Client's team takes a best tool for the job approach, and the ideal candidate will bring strong interest and experience in cloud platforms and RDBMS technologies, including enterprise-scale, highly accessed transactional and time-series data systems. * The tasks will include performance optimization, testing, database engineering, platform migration, version upgrades, and development and distribution on cloud platforms. * The person joining the team must be able to operate in a fast-paced Agile environment where time to market is a key requirement without compromising on the quality and resiliency of the platform., * Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. * Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. 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