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Python Developer

Pennington, NJ

$50.75 - $70/hr

Job#: 3033633 Python Developer Location: Pennington, New Jersey (hybrid) Employment Type: Contract ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

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Python Developer (Quartz)

Jersey City, NJ · On-site +1

$65 - $68.26/hr

Job#: 3031123 Python Developer (Quartz) Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid) Employment Type ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

Apex Systems

Senior Python Developer

Jersey City, NJ

$63 - $68.26/hr

Job#: 3033800 Senior Python Developer Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Onsite) Employment Type ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

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Python Developer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc.

Jersey City, NJ

$60 - $68/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Python Developer. This is a 11+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Jersey City, NJ / PLANO TX (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-14157
Pay Range: $60 - $68/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a hands-on senior developer primarily using Python, contributing to core components of compliance applications
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance
  • Own and manage assigned JIRA stories, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery aligned with monthly release cycles
  • Develop and support solutions within the Quartz platform, addressing audit findings and surveillance control enhancements
  • Build and consume REST services and collaborate on full-stack UI development using modern frontend technologies
  • Partner closely with quantitative researchers, business analysts, compliance, and audit stakeholders
  • Analyze complex domain-specific datasets to support surveillance, risk, and monitoring use cases
  • Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Skills- Python
  • REST API Development
  • ReactJS / Full-Stack Development
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language
  • Proven, production-level Python development experience
  • 3+ years of experience as a senior developer supporting front-office applications within banking or financial services
  • 3+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, with the ability to analyze complex domain-specific data
  • 3+ years of experience in REST services, ReactJS, or full-stack application development
  • Strong experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices

Our client is a leading Banking and Financial Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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