Database Developer

VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next‑gen technologies and best‑in‑class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S., and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America‑Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune‑250 companies.

VLink is ‘Great Place to Work® Certified™' and has been a consistent winner as Best Places to Work in CT
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, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink’s work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.

Role
: SQL Database Developer

Experience
: 8–10 Years

Primary Skills
: SQL, Stored Procedure

Additional Skills
: T‑SQL, PL/SQL

Relocation
:
Yes

Location
:
Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Working hours
: 40 hours

We are looking for a highly skilled SQL Developer who will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of database systems using Structured Query Language (SQL). This role involves ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of databases, and working closely with other teams to support data‑driven applications and reporting needs.

• Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers to support banking operations.
• Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, indexes, and views for transactional and analytical systems.
• Collaborate with business analysts and system architects to translate business requirements into robust database solutions.
• Ensure database integrity, security, and compliance with banking regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Perform data modeling, database normalization, and performance tuning.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve database‑related issues to ensure high availability and performance.
• Work with ETL tools and processes to support data migration and integration.
• Write and optimize SQL scripts to streamline daily banking operations and reporting tasks.
• Maintain thorough documentation of database architecture, processes, and change management.
• Assist in implementing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to automate data handling processes.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with SQL database development, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Expertise in T‑SQL, PL/SQL, or other SQL dialects.
• Strong understanding of relational database design and data modeling.
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or similar RDBMS.
• Knowledge of banking data standards, security requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Power Shell, Python) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified:
  Data Analyst Associate or Oracle Database SQL Certified.
• Familiarity with banking systems like Core Banking, Payment Systems, or Fraud Detection platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is advantageous.

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