Job Description
Job Description
InvestCloud is looking for a practical, detail-focused Database Engineer with a passion for financial data and a desire to grow into a hands-on architecture or platform engineering role. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their data career who enjoys working with real-world investment data, learning from experienced architects, and helping build the foundation for next-generation wealth technology.
You’ll work on ingestion pipelines, optimize SQL queries, help model data for performance and scale, and gain exposure to both transactional systems and analytical workflows in the US Wealth space.
What does a Great Database Engineer do
You’ll partner with engineers, product managers, and data architects to build and maintain clean, scalable, and reliable datasets that power key digital experiences in wealth management. If you’re energized by structured data, interested in how trades, accounts, and positions come together behind the scenes—and you want to sharpen your skills with modern cloud tools—this is your path.
Principal Responsibilities • Help design and maintain SQL-based schemas and pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and exposing wealth-related data (accounts, positions, transactions, performance).• Support file-based and table-based storage solutions—from raw data landing zones to curated data marts.• Write efficient, well-structured SQL for ETL/ELT jobs, data validation, and data modeling.• Assist in building out data access layers that support APIs, reports, dashboards, and performance analytics.• Collaborate with senior data architects and engineers to implement data modeling best practices.• Work with QA and product teams to validate accuracy, completeness, and business alignment of data.• Contribute to data documentation and internal knowledge sharing to reduce onboarding time and system confusion. Preferred Skills & Experience• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or ETL-focused role• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, SQL Server, Snowflake)• Exposure to cloud data services (e.g., AWS RDS, S3, Glue, Redshift, or equivalent)• A solid understanding of data modeling principles, including normalization, indexing, and performance tuning• Interest in or exposure to US Wealth Management data—especially trades, positions, custodians, or portfolio accounting systems• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow your technical skills in a production environment Preferred Qualifications• Experience with financial datasets or vendors (e.g., custodians, CRMs, performance systems)• Exposure to data pipeline tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, Talend) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell)• Understanding of file-based formats (e.g., Parquet, JSON, CSV) and batch ingestion patterns• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows, Jira, Confluence, GitWhat Sets You Apart• You care about data quality, structure, and traceability—not just getting the job done, but getting it right.• You’re curious about the business side of wealth data—why something is modeled a certain way, and how it will be used.• You’re looking for a place to grow your skills with mentorship and hands-on exposure to a modern financial data stack.
About InvestCloud
InvestCloud, a global leader in wealth technology, aspires to enable a smarter financial future. Driving the digital transformation of the wealth management industry, the company serves a broad array of clients globally, including Wealth and Asset Managers, Wirehouses, Banks, RIAs, and Insurers. In terms of scale, the company’s clients represent more than 40 percent of the $132 trillion of total assets globally. As a leader in delivering personalization and scale across advisory programs, including unified managed accounts (UMA) and separately managed accounts (SMA), the company is committed to the success of its clients. By equipping and enabling advisors and their clients with connected technology, enhanced intelligence, and inspired experiences, InvestCloud delivers leading digital wealth management and financial planning solutions, complemented by a dynamic data warehouse, which scale across the complete wealth continuum. In 2024, InvestCloud was named CNBC World’s Top Fintech Company, a proof point of the company’s commitment to innovation and client success. Headquartered in the United States, InvestCloud serves clients around the world. For more information, visit InvestCloud.com.
Our Value
- Client Connected
- Human Centered
- Technology Forward
- Respect + Integrity
- Excellence
The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on the applicant’s geographic location. Salary range: $155,000 - $160,000. Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, vision, disability, and life/AD&D insurance plans, Flexible Savings Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), health advocacy, voluntary ancillary plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, identity theft, auto/home, and pet insurance), 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, and paid time off. This is a bonus eligible position, subject to company and individual performance.
Invest Cloud is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law
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