Lead Data/Modeling Engineer

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This role is for a Lead Data/Modeling Engineer focused on quantitative model development for risk management. It requires a Master's in Data Science or related fields, 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Python, SQL, and AWS, with strong statistical knowledge.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date discovered
September 24, 2025
πŸ•’ - Project duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location type
On-site
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πŸ“„ - Contract type
Unknown
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πŸ”’ - Security clearance
Unknown
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
Reston, VA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Airflow #Cloud #Data Lake #Python #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #GIT #AWS Lambda #Computer Science #SciPy #SQL (Structured Query Language) #NumPy #AWS Glue #Pandas #Batch #Data Science #S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service) #Spark (Apache Spark) #Data Modeling #AWS EMR (Amazon Elastic MapReduce) #EC2 #Datasets #Databases #NoSQL #Lambda (AWS Lambda) #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Unit Testing #Time Series #Statistics
Role description
Position: Financial and IT Modeling (Quantitative model) developer Location: 3 days onsite @ Reston, VA Duration: Long Term β€’ Quantitative Model implementation for Risk Management β€’ Design Data Document β€’ Good statistical knowledge and Statistics/Applied Math/Financial Engineering or Comp Science with Minor in Statistics background β€’ Monte Carlo Simulations β€’ Time Series Models β€’ Python, SQL β€’ AWS background β€’ Good communication skills β€’ Two rounds – Teams Video and In-Person interviews Description: Focused on manipulating data in a software engineering capacity. Some of that data might live in relational systems, but it's increasingly moving towards NoSQL systems and data lakes. Normalize databases and ascertain the structure of the data meets the requirements of the applications that are accessing the information. Construct datasets that are easy to analyze and support company requirements. Combine raw information from different sources to create consistent and machine-readable formats. Skills: This IT role requires a significant set of technical skills, including a deep knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and tools like Spark/Hive/Airflow. Education/Experience Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Financial Engineering; or Bachelor’s in same fields with 5+ years of quantitative model development experience in Python, SQL. Technical Skills Proficiency in Python with strong experience using quantitative/statistical packages (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, statsmodels, scikit-learn, QuantLib). Strong SQL skills for working with large mortgage/loan datasets. Ability to design, implement, and optimize Monte Carlo simulations and time-series models. Experience building, testing, and maintaining production-ready Python/Shell code with Git, unit testing, and CI/CD. Hands on experience with AWS services like Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, AWS Batch, AWS Glue, AWS EMR, Cloudwatch and IAM , EC2 Quantitative Modeling Knowledge Familiarity with Potential Future Exposure (PFE) methodologies for counterparty credit risk. Understanding of interest rate modeling using time series techniques. Basic understanding of derivative pricing and exposure dynamics. Exposure to macro risk factor models relevant to mortgage portfolios. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to clearly communicate results and technical design to both modelers and business stakeholders. Thanks & Regards, Sekhar Pillala Team Lead - Talent Acquisition KMM Technologies, Inc. CMMI Level 2 | ISO 9001 | ISO 20000 | ISO 27000 Certified WOSB, SBA 8(A), MDOT MBE & NMSDC MBE Contract Vehicles: 8(a) STARS III & Schedule 70 Tel: 240-800-1958 | Fax: (866) 856 3684 E-MAIL: sekhar.pillala@kmmtechnologies.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sekhar-ji-1505ab22/ www.kmmtechnologies.com