Software Developer

Job Detail

Experience Level Mid Level
Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employment Part Time
Working Type On Site
Job Reference 0000012131
Salary Type Hourly
Industry Hedge Fund
Selling Points
Join a dynamic team as a Python Application Developer, contributing to innovative projects and cloud migrations. Collaborate with experts in a fast-paced environment, enhancing your skills and driving impactful solutions.

Overview

Join a dynamic team as a Python Application Developer on a contract basis.
Contribute to the development and migration of core technology applications to cloud infrastructure.
Collaborate with developers, quants, database admins, and business managers to deliver innovative solutions.
Enhance application architecture and development processes through agile methodologies.
Work onsite four days a week to ensure seamless project execution and collaboration.
Engage in hands-on development with Python/Django, SQL Server, and cloud technologies.
Shape the future of application architecture and contribute to standardized development processes.
Be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional results and driving innovation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Collaborate with end users, business analysts, and developers to gather requirements and design solutions.
Develop and maintain browser-based applications using Python/Django and related libraries.
Implement testing frameworks and ensure adherence to software development best practices.
Optimize application performance through profiling and code enhancements.
Write high-performing SQL queries and utilize frameworks like Kafka, Redis, and Elastic Search.
Support the migration of applications from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
Collaborate in an agile/scrum environment to deliver high-quality solutions.
Contribute to the full lifecycle of system development projects, from design to delivery.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline required.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Python application development; 7 years preferred.
Proficiency in Python/Django, SQL Server, and cloud technologies.
Experience with testing frameworks such as PyTest, DocTest, and Nose Tests.
Knowledge of design patterns and system design principles.
Hands-on experience with AWS development and cloud migration preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver impactful solutions.
Familiarity with financial services industry and asset management practices is a plus.