Sr Database Developer

Notified; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Notified in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced Database Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative database and backend solutions. You will coordinate with other internal teams to ensure customer requests are integrated and deployed on time.

You will also drive data support activities, back up strategies, query standards, and performance tuning while overseeing problem resolution and providing strategic insights to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer science, MIS, or a related field is required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Minimum three years’ experience developing and maintaining databases

Responsibilities

• Lead creation, design, development and implementation of database or backend solutions per guidelines.
• Ensure backups, query standards, performance tuning, and data extraction support.
• Oversee quality resolution of problems and provide feedback to management.

Skills

Database Development

Data Modeling

SQL / T-SQL

Performance Tuning

Security & Compliance

Cloud Databases

Git / Version Control

SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/MIS

Job description

We are Notified, the only technology partner dedicated to both investor relations and public relations professionals. We help our clients control and amplify the corporate narrative. Our fully integrated PR and IR platforms streamline every step from press release distribution, media targeting, and analytics to IR websites, earnings and investor events, and regulatory filings. Powered by GlobeNewswire, one of the largest and most trusted newswire distribution networks for over 30 years, we empower communicators to inform a better world.

Notified is an affiliate of Equiniti Group Limited (EQ), a fintech that connects the future of capital, communications, and governance — building trust and confidence in every market we serve.

Summary

Responsible for leading the creation, design, development and implementation of innovative database and or backend solutions for assigned area of responsibility; coordinate with other internal departments to ensure customer requests integrate and deploy as scheduled; ensure the quick implementation of mass data change requests and complex report/data extraction requests making sure the impact on existing applications is adequately analyzed and evaluated; lead the design and development of test codes for data conversions.

Location

This role will be based in our Woburn, MA office, located at 130 New Boston Street and offers in-person collaboration and flexibility to work from home.

What Part You Will Play in Our Growth

Database Developing Functions

Leading the creation, design, development and implementation of innovative database or backend solutions for assigned area of responsibility in accordance to departmental and Company guidelines and timeframes

• Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure customer requests integrate and deploy as scheduled
• Ensure the quick implementation of mass data change requests and complex report/data extraction requests making sure the impact on existing applications is adequately analysed and evaluated
• Lead the design and development of test codes for data conversions
• Enter codes to create development database, reviewing application design specifications and database access methods to prevent inefficient coding techniques
• Resolve application support tickets escalated to employee's level ensuring appropriate resolution of issues in a timely manner
• Write and assist departmental staff with technical system programs to provide specialized database access

Data Support

Ensure data is protected according to departmental policies and procedures and is retrievable in a timely manner, auditing back up rotation to ensure adherence to established standards

• Establish periodic schedules to test validity of backups and ability to perform restores
• Establish query standards for accessing databases of different sizes, selecting and upgrading recommended attributes
• Provide tuning and performance of the database environment by monitoring optimum values for database parameters
• Develop scripts, documentation, and procedures for database administration, testing, and production

Problem Resolution

Proactively oversee the activities involved in quality resolution of problems related to area of responsibility

• Respond with a sense of urgency to problems escalated to employee's level
• Escalate to supervisor any situation outside the employee's control that could adversely impact the services being provided
• Provide analysis and feedback to management staff and appropriate departments regarding recurring problems, recommending improvements aimed at reducing future occurrences of problems
• Participate in creating, administering, and continuously updating procedures for resolution of all related issues

Required Knowledge and Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer science, MIS, or a related field is required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements Experience

Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience developing and maintaining databases required
• Core Database Administration Knowledge: Performance tuning, data modeling and architecture, security and compliance, HA/DR, Cloud and infrastructure, observability
• Proficient in at least one RDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Experience with Cloud-native DB features, serverless SQL, auto-scaling considerations
• SQL stored procedures and triggers
• Relation database modeling for OLPT
• Database user management and security
• Database installation, configuration, connectivity, monitoring and fine tuning
• T-SQL / PL/SQL / PL/pgSQL proficiency, ability to script deployments
• Version control in Git workflow, all DB changes in source control

Compensation

Our salary range for this role is $135,000 – $150,000 and is commensurate with experience, skills and location.

Why You Will Love Working Here

EQ is recognized as a Top Employer in US, UK and India! Together we offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow. Through hands-on experience, real-world projects, and access to industry-leading tools, you’ll have what you need to build a meaningful career. You’ll join a diverse, global team united by innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for what we do. With flexible work options, competitive pay, wellness benefits, and a people-first culture, we support your success - both at work and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.