SENIOR DATABASE DEVELOPER

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events.
Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally.
It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics.
Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq.
NWS, NWSA; ASX.
NWS, NWSLV).
About the Team.
OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets.
OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events.
Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation.
OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products.
Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.
We are looking for a Senior Database Developer with SQL knowledge that will develop and maintain database architecture and code initiatives supporting internal and third-party software solutions, delivering excellent products in scope and on time, and meeting current and long-term business needs for the business area.
Participate in an agile team of motivated, driven, high-energy developers, building trust and confidence with team members and business stakeholders.
Play a key role in analyzing data, identifying data patterns/anomalies and implementing algorithms with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
About the Role.
As a Senior Database Developer, you will be a contributing member of a team of geo-diverse project managers/scrum masters, software developers, database developers and product owners that work to deliver high quality products that meet stated success criteria.
This will include but is not limited to.
maintaining database systems, creating code, objects and scripts to support database development, understanding our data intake systems and how the data is transformed into our numerous product offerings.
You will frequently wear multiple hats in a collaborative agile development environment with an opportunity to enhance your skills as a database developer with a strong focus on data validation and accuracy.
Your Expertise Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of database developer experience (SQL Server, PostgreSQL preferred) Ability to create and understand data models Ability to create and maintain stored procedures, views, functions Ability to write advanced SQL code; queries and statements to explore source data and data issues Working knowledge of cloud data technologies and architecture Working knowledge of Python, PowerShell or Power BI Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for code deployment Familiarity with execution plan analysis and performance tuning Must speak and write in English fluently; Effective communicator Does this sound like you? A strong analytical thinker with a love for planning and organization who can manage competing demands with minimal supervision A self-starter with a never-ending curiosity to learn and solve problems A critical thinker, with mad problem-solving skills A team player with great interpersonal and communication skills A structured developer, with good time-management skills If these things strike a chord with you, we should talk.
We’d also love to hear about your experiences with any of the following.
Degrees, Certifications, and/or awards/recognition that you have achieved Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodology and/or SCRUM Experience working with scripts under source control (Git/TFVC/etc) Experience being part of a continuous integration and deployment process Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of Dow Jones, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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Business Area.
Dow Jones - OPIS Job Category.
Software Product Engineering Union Status.
Non-Union role Since , Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities.
Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead.
More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.