Python Developer; W2​/No C2C; Local

Position: Python Developer (W2 Only / No C2C) (Local Candidates Only)

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join the Time Series Market Data team. This role focuses on building scalable systems that process large volumes of data and deliver reliable Python-based services in high‑demand environments. The ideal candidate will design and implement robust solutions that empower business users and ensure system resiliency at scale.

Top 3 Skills

• Hands‑on development with enterprise Python platforms for ETL and application workflows
• Familiarity with Quartz distributed compute grids and data processing frameworks
• Ability to navigate proprietary stacks and quickly become productive in complex environments

Python Skills

• Strong experience building scalable backend and data processing services
• Proficient in core data structures and architectural upgrades
• Expertise in implementing robust ETL pipelines

System Design for Scale

• Designing services to handle stress, failure scenarios, and high‑volume workloads
• Diagnosing scale issues (contention, latency, throughput, resiliency) and implementing solutions
• Comfortable discussing trade‑offs, failure modes, observability, and performance tuning

Role‑Specific Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain ETL pipelines and backend services on Quartz using distributed computing grids and internal frameworks
• Design systems for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
• Upgrade architecture and optimize performance
• Identify system bottlenecks and implement pragmatic solutions
• Integrate data across risk systems via APIs and services, ensuring efficient movement of large datasets
• Participate in technical interviews and design discussions, articulating approaches to resiliency and performance
• Collaborate with partner teams on data pipeline standards and framework adoption
• Drive operational excellence through monitoring, controls, error attribution, and automated remediation

Required Experience

• 5–8 years of software development experience
• 5+ years of Python‑focused development delivering scalable backend/data workflows
• Proven experience designing systems for large‑scale, high‑volume environments
• Hands‑on experience building and operating ETL/data pipelines on distributed compute frameworks
• Ability to work independently within complex, evolving market risk technology stacks

Preferred Experience

• Basic SQL proficiency (queries, schema familiarity)
• Experience in market risk or enterprise banking environments
• Exposure to service integration patterns, observability tooling, and performance engineering at scale

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $68.00 – $70.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Jersey City, NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

EEO Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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