Database Developer Department: Development - Software Development Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Montreal, Canada Reporting To: Jimmy Wei Description Canada - Toronto - Remote At Confluence we are committed to innovation, precision, and partnership in the investment data space. Our global footprint spans multiple countries, giving employees exposure to diverse cultures. Our success relies on our hardworking team. Key Responsibilities Build the Data Engine Behind Investment Performance Reporting As a Database Developer, you will play a hands‑on role shaping the data layer that underpins investment performance calculations used by enterprise clients. This role sits at the core of how returns, benchmarks, and portfolio data are processed, validated and delivered. You will work on large‑scale, performance‑critical systems where accuracy and efficiency matter. Your work will directly influence how clients understand and trust their data. Enjoy solving complex SQL performance problems and working with investment data? This is a fit. This is not a traditional DBA role. You will solve engineering challenges across high‑volume datasets and work closely with experienced engineers to deliver scalable solutions. What you will be doing Build and optimise SQL Server logic that supports investment performance calculations and reporting Improve query performance and resolve bottlenecks across large and complex datasets Translate investment data from custodians and market sources into structured, analytics‑ready models Work closely with engineering and product teams to ensure outputs are accurate, reliable and aligned to client needs Candidates must have the right to work in the US on a permanent basis (no visa sponsorship available). Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Core technical skills Deep experience with SQL Server Strong experience writing and optimising complex SQL and T‑SQL queries Proven ability to troubleshoot and improve performance at scale Experience building database logic for analytics or reporting environments Domain expertise Experience working with investment performance, performance reporting, or closely related financial systems within an investment management environment Practical exposure to asset classes such as fixed income, equities, or multi‑asset portfolios, and how these are represented in performance and portfolio data Confident understanding of returns, benchmarks and portfolio structures, with the ability to validate outputs in a real‑world context Familiarity with custodial, market or portfolio accounting data and how it feeds performance reporting Comfortable identifying when results do not look right and investigating data or calculation issues Nice to have Python experience Exposure to modern development tooling including AI‑assisted tools Experience working with asset managers, fund administrators or investment data vendors Exposure to concepts such as composites or attribution is beneficial Job Benefits Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location Global Career Development opportunities Social Events Referral Bonus scheme – up to $3,000 per successful referral Plus many more Values Integrity – Face reality with honesty, courage and accountability Imagination – Deal creatively with challenges and envision what the world could be Discipline – Build good habits into reflexes which become a part of our life Service – Committed to the success of others Location We offer flexible working options for all employees. Remote is available. #J-18808-Ljbffr