Backend Developer With Python

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Backend Developer with Python for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY .
Hybrid schedule 2x weekly onsite
Responsibilities :

• Build an application for front office Traders.
• Design and develop software programs using Python for Quant Management team
• Design and develop software programs using Python for Quant Management team
• Work extensively with algorithms and operations of software along with the Quant/GAFE Team
• Development and support of a front-office trading system used for trade booking, trade execution and pricing of derivatives trades.
• Take ownership and responsibility of development of products onboarding to the trading platform and be efficient with sizing and estimates for development.
• Proactively partners with business line representatives to drive improved technology solutions that support business strategy
• Participates as technical or business consultant in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging new packaged solutions or significant enhancements to existing applications.
• Leverage industry best practices & writing clean minimalistic code.
• Generate technical specifications of design and updating confluence.
• Assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported area.
• Be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment to work with Quants and Traders.
• Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner
• Building net new code encompasses about 80% of responsibilities

Required Skills :

• 7+ years of design and development experience using Python and hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of standard python libraries.
• 2+ years' experience processing large volumes of data using PySpark, Pandas, NumPy.
• 2+ years' experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, requests. etc.
• Experience in Object-oriented programming and Agile Development Methodology.
• Experience with TDD writing unitests, test coverage using one or more of: PyTest, PyUnit, pytest-cov libraries.
• A proven track record of problem solving and idea generation with a commercial focus.
• The ability to work alone with minimal supervision or collaboratively within a team depending on the project.
• Adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner
• Desire to learn and grow within a high-performing team
• An appetite to work on a high profile project in a fast paced delivery focused environment with exposure to senior business sponsors.

Preferred Skills :

• Some exposure to cloud-based systems (ideally Microsoft Azure) and a desire to learn more.
• Some exposure to web-based UI frameworks would be useful, though not essential.
• Knowledge of Market Data Feeds and Market Data consumption technology (e.g. Reuters/Bloomberg etc).
• Prior experience with Athena/SecDB/Beacon style platforms, or some of their underlying concepts such as graph based functional programming is an asset.
• Open source Python contribution.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
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