Senior Python Developer

Senior Python Developer

Global Financial Firm located in Tampa, FL has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Python Developer. This role is currently on a hybrid schedule. You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work. We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement. Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers. Pay rate range: $70.00 - $75.00 negotiable based upon years of experience.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer to lead the implementation and architecture of robust, scalable, and performant applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of big data technologies, exceptional Python and PySpark programming skills, and a proven track of delivering high-quality solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on implementation and architecture of Python frameworks for scalable, resilient, and performant applications. • Develop solutions adhering to architectural standards, utilizing in-depth technical and business domain knowledge. • Design and implement agentic flows and build autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and tool utilization. • Enforce industry-standard SDLC best practices and contribute to code quality through comprehensive code reviews. • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Risk, Quants, FO, DevOps, Production Support) to ensure seamless project delivery. • Drive development for Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects, specifically within the Market Risk domain. • Manage project technical aspects, including planning, governance, and taking ownership of initiatives from conception to completion. • Deliver high-quality solutions independently within a globally matrixed environment and under tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience: Core Python & Data Engineering

• Expert-level programming skills in Python and PySpark, specifically for developing Spark applications. • Experience with PySpark for data processing. • Familiarity with data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy). • Scripting for automation and data orchestration. • Complex query writing, including subqueries, window functions, and performance tuning. • Strong proficiency in Spark Core, Spark SQL, Spark Streaming. • Beneficial: Experience with Spark GraphX. • Experience with Spark performance optimization techniques (e.g., caching, partitioning, shuffle optimizations, memory management).

Big Data Ecosystem

• In-depth understanding of HDFS architecture, data storage, and fault tolerance mechanisms. • Experience with HDFS commands and administration. • Solid understanding of YARN resource management and job scheduling. • Fundamental understanding of the MapReduce programming paradigm (even if primary development is in Spark/Flink). • Knowledge of Zookeeper for distributed coordination services. • Experience with Big Data Technologies (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and data warehousing.

Database & Data Modeling

• Experience with HBase (for real-time access to large datasets within Hadoop). • Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, MongoDB, or similar. • Familiarity with RDBMS concepts and SQL for data integration. • Understanding of dimensional modeling, fact and dimension tables, and star/snowflake schemas.