Janney Montgomery Scott
Database Developer
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Job Description
- Req#: 12254
Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.
Janney is seeking a skilled and motivated Database Developer to design and maintain efficient, scalable data solutions across both on-premise and cloud environments. This role is critical to building and optimizing data transformation pipelines on SQL Server and Snowflake platforms, with a strong emphasis on query performance tuning, Python scripting, and modern data integration practices.
As part of a collaborative, innovation-driven team, this position contributes to high-impact financial data initiatives while supporting the continued advancement of cloud architecture, automation, and enterprise-scale data systems. The role also plays a key part in Janney’s data modernization efforts by leveraging tools such as SSIS, SSRS, Visual Studio, and SnowSQL to support both legacy and cloud-native platforms.
This is a hybrid position, requiring at least one in-office day per week at the Philadelphia headquarters, based on successful onboarding, performance, and managerial discretion.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Required Skills / Competencies
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience as a Database Developer, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining high-performing, scalable database systems.
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server development, query optimization, and integration tools (SSIS/SSRS).
• Experience with Snowflake and modern cloud-based data solutions.
• Proficiency with Python for scripting, analytics, and automation tasks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise technical documentation.
• Effective communication with technical peers and business stakeholders alike.
• Ongoing commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Previous experience working in the wealth management or financial services sector is preferred, with an understanding of industry-specific data challenges and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performing SQL Server databases, stored procedures, and integration solutions using SSIS, SSRS, and Visual Studio database projects.
• Analyze and optimize database queries, indexes, and performance across large, complex transactional environments.
• Build and enhance ETL and data movement processes between on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Support and enhance Snowflake development, including implementation of SnowSQL, Streams, Tasks, Snowpipe, and stored procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver timely, effective solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system improvements, performance tuning, and data architecture modernization.
• Ensure clear, comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and data flows.
• Provide off-hours production support on a rotational basis.This role values innovation and collaboration, providing opportunities to work on various projects and emerging technologies. This position is an excellent fit if you are passionate about advancing your expertise in SQL Server, Snowflake and PostgreSQL while contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking environment!
Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
About the company
Janney has more than 100 locations in the US with Financial Advisors ready to help you achieve your goals through wealth management, financial planning, retirement, and insurance.
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