Database Programmer Analyst-experience writing SQL for PostgreSQL- remote
Position overview / Statement of Work Pay rate -$60-$68.00 an hour The Database Programmer / Analyst will support the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) Data Division with implementation and ongoing maintenance of data pipelines into and out of a PostgreSQL database. The role focuses on writing and maintaining scripts and queries that enable reliable data ingestion, extraction, and preparation for reporting and analysis. The position is hands-on and execution-oriented, emphasizing system organization, clarity, and repeatability rather than database administration, security, or advanced analytics. Work activities: · Develop and maintain Python scripts to retrieve data from APIs and other external sources and load it into PostgreSQL · Write and maintain SQL queries, tables, and views to support reporting and analysis · Prepare and structure data for use in dashboards and advanced analytics · Perform basic data validation and transformation to address formatting, consistency, and completeness issues · Organize scripts, queries, and documentation to ensure maintainability and ease of handoff Required · Demonstrated experience writing SQL for PostgreSQL or similar relational databases · Experience with Python scripting for data processing and API interaction · Familiarity with moving data between systems (ingestion, transformation, extraction) · Experience supporting reporting or analytics tools (e.g., BI platforms or statistical software) · Ability to write clear documentation and maintain organized codebases · Comfort working in a manual, script-driven execution environment · Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues, partners, and members of the public. Highly Desired/Preferred · Experience working with Metabase or comparable BI/dashboarding tools · Experience supporting or collaborating with R-based analytics workflows Familiarity with REST APIs and common authentication