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MS degree in Computer Science or related field required.\n\nWe are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to build and manage a best-in-class database platform for our quantitative investment applications. The candidate will be a database developer and also participate in other application development efforts.\n\nResponsibilities include:\n\nManaging database Disaster Recovery and High Availability for quantitative financial data, portfolio management, and trading databases\nInstalling and upgrading the SQL Server database instances in all environments including but not limited to development, QA, and Production\nDesigning and developing quantitative investment applications, system interfaces, databases, and reporting as required to deliver new systems functionality\nPerforming data analysis, SQL optimization, database tuning, and general database reliability analysis\nProactively monitoring the database systems to ensure secure operations with minimum downtime\nCollaborating with the development team throughout the system lifecycle, providing guidance on table design, database index optimization, and SQL query best practices\nImplementation and release of database changes as submitted by the development team\nApplying security patches in accordance with approved maintenance schedules\nOverseeing data processing workflows and ensure proper monitoring\n\nRequirements include:\n\nMaster’s degree in Computer Science or related field\nProven 5+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience\n5+ years of SQL development experience including package/procedure/trigger/scripting development in a multi-user production environment\nAbility to understand requirements and create tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and also support SQL deployment to multiple environments\nExperience with SQL Server High Availability configurations and disaster recovery\nExperience in C or C++ a big plus\nFamiliarity with equity market data (S&P Global, Bloomberg, LSEG/Refinitiv, FactSet, etc.) is a strong plus\n\nWhen determining the actual base salary offered to successful candidates, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications for the role, as well as level of education attained, certifications, and other professional licenses held. The expected base salary for this position is $150,000-$200,000. In addition to base salary, benefits include discretionary bonus plans, health, dental and other wellness plans, contributions to profit-sharing and 401(k) plan, paid time off, and more.\n\nFor immediate and confidential consideration, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@jlem.com. 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