Database Developer

at  Rixt Recruitment

ABOUT OSTRICA

Ostrica Investments is an independent, data driven and fast growing asset management company and hedge-fund growing towards their ambition of becoming a FinTech company. They have positioned themselves as a niche player in developing a unique mix of quantitative and fundamental investment strategies over the last decade. They use a self-developed multi-factor valuation system with machine learning and artificial intelligence that continuously looks at which companies are the most attractive in terms of valuation. The unique ‘man & machine’ investment concept enables the Portfolio Management Department to realize high Sharpe ratios. This department processes several million data items per day through a layered system of several hundred programmed investment decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with NoSQL databases and data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of database security best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools related to database management.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification is a plus.

YOUR ROLE

To support the expansion and growth and reach their ambition of growing towards a FinTech company we are currently recruiting for a skilled Database Developer with expertise in Azure, SQL, and Microsoft SQL Server to join the IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust database solutions that support the applications and business needs. You will also participate in the transformation of migrating the IT & Data Infrastructure to Azure cloud, with the clear goal of making the environment scalable and future proof.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and implement database structures and solutions in Azure and SQL Server.
• Write efficient and scalable SQL queries to support application performance and reporting needs.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
• Collaborate with software developers and data engineers to integrate database solutions with applications.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database designs, processes, and standards.
• Participate in database migration and upgrade projects, including data transformation and integration.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in database development and cloud computing.