SQL Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SQL Developer based in Brazil.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex systems analysis, application development, and technology initiatives within a financial services environment.
You will work independently on high-level technical activities while contributing to projects ranging from small enhancements to large-scale implementations.
The position combines hands-on development, technical analysis, testing, documentation, and problem-solving across interconnected applications and platforms.
You will collaborate with technology teams, business units, vendors, clients, and senior stakeholders to deliver effective systems solutions.
You may also coordinate development activities and guide less experienced resources throughout project delivery.
The role provides a broad view of enterprise technology, with opportunities to improve processes, evaluate new technologies, and support strategic business objectives.

Accountabilities:

• Perform and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, and implementation activities.
• Act as a key individual contributor on complex technology projects while maintaining strong functional knowledge of supported applications.
• Coordinate development activities and provide direction to less experienced technical resources across projects of varying scope.
• Prepare and manage the technical components of project plans, including assessments, estimated effort, timelines, milestones, and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with development, operations, technology, and business teams throughout the development lifecycle, from technical analysis through user acceptance testing.
• Prepare, review, and execute detailed test plans and test data, resolving defects and completing required debugging activities.
• Analyze complex relationships and dependencies across programs, interfacing applications, and technology platforms.
• Identify and implement technology solutions that help business units achieve strategic objectives and address operational deficiencies.
• Create and maintain clear technical and functional specifications, system documentation, charts, tables, and diagrams.
• Review technical documentation and deliverables prepared by less experienced team members.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, policies, processes, and vendor solutions where they can improve efficiency or system effectiveness.
• Maintain the reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Promote and follow established development standards, procedures, internal controls, and technology practices.
• Develop a strong understanding of the supported business functions, processes, operations, and strategic direction.
• Support risk management and regulatory requirements by identifying issues requiring escalation and adhering to applicable policies and controls.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and assist with timely resolution of identified issues.
• Contribute to due diligence, cost-benefit analyses, business studies, and other technical or strategic initiatives as required.
• Provide technical leadership on assigned project activities and serve as a technical representative for committees or ad hoc initiatives when needed.
• Requirements:
  • Associate degree with at least 5 years of systems analysis or application development experience, or a combination of at least 7 years of higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 5 years in systems analysis or application development.
  • Familiarity with application development software, technical environments, and hardware platforms.
  • Proficiency with personal computers and relevant project management, word processing, spreadsheet, and productivity tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects or project components simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting technical information to relevant audiences.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong lateral-thinking and analytical abilities for addressing complex technical and business challenges.
  • Experience coordinating between application development teams and business units.
  • Experience recommending and implementing technology or systems solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive project milestones, timelines, and delivery dates.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Ability to multitask across multiple components of complex technology projects.
  • Proactive, action-oriented approach with strong ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  • Advanced understanding of supported applications and their interfaces or integrated systems.
  • Strong understanding of the broader system environment and ability to contribute to projects beyond routine business-as-usual activities.
  • Familiarity with financial services or banking application frameworks is preferred.
  • Benefits:
    • Remote work arrangement.
    • Contract position.
    • Opportunity to contribute to complex technology projects within the financial services sector.
    • Exposure to enterprise systems analysis, application development, testing, and technology strategy.
    • Opportunities to coordinate technical resources and contribute to projects of varying scale.
    • Collaboration with senior management, technology teams, business stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
    • Opportunity to contribute to technology improvements, new system evaluations, and strategic initiatives.
    • Professional exposure to risk, regulatory, audit, and internal control environments.