Python Developer (Financial BG) | W2 Only

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This role is for a Python Developer with 10+ years of experience, focusing on financial applications. It is a W2 contract position in hybrid New York, NY, offering expertise in Python, REST APIs, SQL, and financial products, particularly SWAPs.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 24, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
📄 - Contract type
W2 Contractor
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
New York, NY
🧠 - Skills detailed
#POSTMAN #Unit Testing #GIT #API (Application Programming Interface) #Version Control #Agile #Computer Science #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Cloud #HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) #REST API #Quality Assurance #Libraries #Compliance #Python #Mathematics #DevOps #Code Reviews #SQL (Structured Query Language) #NumPy #Data Analysis #Azure #Integration Testing #Documentation #Pandas #Databases #REST (Representational State Transfer) #Pytest #JavaScript
Role description

Job Description Below:-

Role: Python Developer

Location: Hybrid - New York, NY, 10002

Hire Type: Contract on W2

Experience Required:- 10 Years+

Responsibilities:

Development & Maintenance:

   • Design, develop, and maintain Python applications and tools for SWAP QE.

   • Collaborate with quantitative analysts to implement complex financial models and algorithms.

API Development:

   • Build and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate integration with other systems and applications.

   • Ensure APIs are well-documented and adhere to industry best practices.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

   • Develop and implement testing frameworks for REST APIs to ensure reliability and performance.

   • Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing of applications.

Collaboration:

   • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including traders, analysts, and DevOps, to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.

   • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.

Documentation:

   • Create and maintain technical documentation for code, APIs, and processes.

   • Provide training and support to team members on developed applications and tools.

Requirements:

   • Experience level 10+ years

   • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.

   • 3+ years of experience in Python development, preferably in the financial sector.

   • Strong understanding of financial products, with a focus on SWAPs and quantitative finance.

   • Experience with REST API development and testing frameworks (e.g., Postman, pytest, or similar).

   • Proficiency in relational databases (SQL) and familiarity with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).

   • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile methodologies.

   • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

   • Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred, but not required:

   • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

   • Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS) is a plus.

   • Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards related to SWAPs.