Sr software developer

job summary:
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology team. The successful candidate will play a hands-on development role, contributing to the design, build, and enhancement of mission-critical surveillance applications that support compliance and regulatory initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, ownership of deliverables across monthly release cycles, and active participation in resolving regulatory driven initiatives through the Initiative program on the internal Quartz platform.

location: Jersey City, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $54.62 - 64.62 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on senior developer primarily using Python, PySpark, Spark, Hadoop contributing to core components of compliance applications
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance
• Own and manage assigned JIRA stories, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery aligned with monthly release cycles
• Develop and support solutions within the Quartz platform, addressing audit findings and surveillance control enhancements
• Build and consume REST services and collaborate on full-stack UI development using modern frontend technologies
• Analyze complex domain-specific datasets to support surveillance, risk, and monitoring use cases
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

qualifications:
Top Technical Skillsets

Python

Spark

PySpark

Hadoop

REST API Development

ReactJS / Full-Stack Development

Top Soft Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Required:

5+ years of hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language

Proven, production-level Python development experience

3+ years of strong expertise in Hadoop, Apache Spark/ PySpark, building scalable distributed data processing pipelines for large-scale batch and streaming datasets

3+ years of strong hands-on experience with Hadoop ecosystem tools including HDFS and Hive

3+ years of experience as a senior developer supporting front-office applications within banking or financial services

3+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, with the ability to analyze complex domain-specific data

3+ years of experience in REST services, ReactJS, or full-stack application development

Strong experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases

Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices

Desired:

Knowledge of Fixed Income, Equity products and related market structures

2+ years of experience developing risk and pricing applications

Experience or strong understanding of Trade Surveillance, Market Misconduct, and Global Markets Compliance

Subject matter expertise or prior experience working on the Quartz platform within Client.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.