Python Developer - NYC - W2 Only NO C2C

$135,200 - $176,800/Yr

The Matlen Silver Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Equities Python Developer role focuses on the design, development, and support of Equity Derivative infrastructure. The position requires collaboration with business and technology stakeholders to identify solutions, facilitate design reviews, and ensure successful delivery of functionality to the Equity Linked Technology User community. The developer will also be responsible for coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT) activities, tracking defects, and producing necessary documentation while adhering to audit and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support Equity Derivative infrastructure.
• Own and drive discussions and work streams with business and technology stakeholders.
• Facilitate design review sessions with technology teams within Equity Linked Technology.
• Execute all facets of delivery to the Equity Linked Technology User community.
• Demonstrate new functionality to business and technology users.
• Design test strategies and prepare test cases as required.
• Gather testing requirements and acceptance criteria from business and technology teams.
• Coordinate UAT activities, releases, and migration events.
• Track defects and progress of resolution.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner and produce system and process documentation.
• Ensure adherence to audit and operational standards.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of Python application development (5+ years).
• Preferred experience in Java, real-time messaging, and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address performance issues.
• Flexible 'can do' attitude, comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent release cycles.
• Effective communication skills within a multi-disciplined team across multiple locations and time zones.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of Equity derivative business and Quartz application development.
• Working experience with complex systems (grid, object-oriented database, Oracle, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale of $65-$85/hour for W2 candidates.