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SQL Database & Integration Developer Jobs in Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria at Remotya
Title: SQL Database & Integration Developer
Company: Remotya
Location: Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Job Title : SQL Database & Integration DeveloperDepartment: Technology DepartmentReporting Line : Reports to Technology Director – Head of E-Payment Systems
About Paymera
Paymera is a fast-growing fintech company providing secure, innovative, and reliable digital payment solutions. As our technology ecosystem continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced SQL Database & Integration Developer to support our data infrastructure, reporting environment, and system integrations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in database development, reporting automation, data integration, and business intelligence solutions while ensuring high availability, performance, and data accuracy across Paymera's digital payment platforms.
Job Summary
The SQL Database & Integration Developer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server databases, creating business reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), developing ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and supporting data integration between internal systems and third-party platforms.
The role requires strong expertise in SQL development, database performance tuning, reporting solutions, and secure integration within a fintech environment where data integrity, scalability, and availability are critical.
Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration & Development
● Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
● Create and optimize database objects including tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
● Optimize SQL queries to improve database performance.
● Monitor database health and performance.
● Implement indexing and query optimization strategies.
● Support database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
● Maintain database security, user permissions, and access controls.
● Ensure data integrity and consistency across all databases.
Reporting & Business Intelligence (SSRS)
● Develop operational and management reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
● Design dashboards and scheduled reports for different business units.
● Automate recurring reports and data exports.
● Maintain existing reports and continuously improve report performance.
● Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
● Ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.
Data Integration (SSIS)
● Design and develop ETL packages using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
● Integrate data between internal applications and third-party systems.
● Automate data migration and synchronization processes.
● Monitor integration jobs and resolve failures.
● Optimize ETL performance and reliability.
● Ensure data quality during import and export processes.
Database Performance & Optimization
● Analyze database performance bottlenecks.
● Tune SQL queries and stored procedures.
● Monitor execution plans and indexing strategies.
● Improve database scalability and reliability.
● Perform database maintenance activities.
System Integration
● Support API-based integrations where database interaction is required.
● Coordinate with software developers during system integration projects.
● Assist in integrating payment systems, financial applications, and operational platforms.
● Maintain data consistency across multiple systems.
Documentation & Compliance
● Prepare technical documentation for databases, reports, and integrations.
● Document database structures and ETL workflows.
● Maintain version control for SQL scripts.
● Follow Paymera security and compliance standards.
● Ensure proper documentation for audit purposes.
Collaboration
● Work closely with Development, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Business teams.
● Support troubleshooting of database-related production issues.
● Participate in system enhancement projects.
● Provide technical recommendations for database improvements.
Required Qualifications & Experience
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
● Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server Database Development.
● Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
● Strong experience in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
● Strong experience in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
● Experience in database performance tuning and optimization.
● Experience developing stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views.
● Experience designing ETL solutions.
● Good understanding of database normalization and relational database design.
● Experience working with large transactional databases.
● Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery strategies.
● Experience integrating databases with enterprise applications.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
● Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
● Good documentation skills.
● Good command of English.
Technical SkillsDatabase
● Microsoft SQL Server
● T-SQL
● Database Design
● Stored Procedures
● Functions
● Views
● Triggers
● Query Optimization
● Indexing
● Backup & Recovery
Microsoft BI Stack
● SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
● SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Data Integration
● ETL Development
● Data Migration
● Data Synchronization
● API Integration (Preferred)
Other Technical Skills
● Git (Preferred)
● Azure DevOps (Preferred)
● Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
● Power BI (Preferred)
● JSON & XML Data Structures
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly preferred:
● Digital Payments
● FinTech
● Banking
● Financial Services
● Electronic Payment Switches
● Payment Gateways
Personal Competencies
● Strong analytical thinking.
● High attention to detail.
● Problem-solving mindset.
● Excellent communication skills.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities.
● Strong ownership and accountability.
● Team player with a proactive attitude.
● Commitment to data security and confidentiality.
